How Hochul and Tish are preparing for the incoming Trump administration
And here are the new members of the Legislature.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said they’re preparing for what impact the new Trump administration could have on New York.
Democrats might have picked up a few seats in Congress from New York but they lose an immense amount of power on Capitol Hill.
Here’s how many seats each party will likely hold in the Senate and Assembly — and the names of about two dozen new members.
🗣️ Hochul and Tish prepare for battle after Trump wins White House
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could spell trouble for Democrats in New York, who are concerned about retribution after they have been targeting him for the last eight years.
But Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday her team has been planning for that outcome for months and already has a game plan for when he takes office.
The first step? Square up, Hochul said.
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