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Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Kathy Hochul's Chances of Winning New York Governor Primary
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New York Governor Kathy Hochul had a 1 percent lead over Representative Ritchie Torres in a survey of likely Democratic voters in New York City. Why It Matters The heavily Democratic city of New York is expected to hold significant influence on the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary next year. As New York state is also reliably Democratic in gubernatorial elections, whoever wins the Democratic primary is likely to secure the governorship. Governor Kathy Hochul announcing FY26 budget investments in subway safety at Grand Central Terminal in New York on May 1. Governor Kathy Hochul announcing FY26 budget investments in subway safety at Grand Central Terminal in New York on May 1. Photo by: NDZ/STAR MAX/IPx 2025 5/1/25 What To Know According to a Honan Strategy Group survey, conducted for the Jewish Voters Action Network, 38 percent of likely New York City Democratic voters would back the incumbent governor in a primary election, while 37 percent would back Torres if the two stood against each other. A further 25 percent said they were undecided. If Hochul were running against New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado in a primary, she would garner 42 percent of the vote to Delgado's 28 percent. Earlier this month, a Siena College poll found that in a hypothetical primary between Hochul, Delgado and Torres, Hochul would win 46 percent of the vote. Delgado would garner 12 percent, and Torres would win 10 percent. The poll, conducted from May 12 to 15 among 805 registered voters, also found that Representative Elise Stefanik would lead a potential Republican primary in the state. It also found that 36 percent of people wanted Hochul to be the next governor. But 55 percent said they wanted "someone else." The survey marked a decline from Siena's April poll, in which 39 percent of respondents said they preferred Hochul, and 48 percent said they wanted someone else. Supposing Hochul and Stefanik won their primaries and faced each other in the general election, the polling organization co/efficient found in a May survey that there would be a statistical tie. What People Are Saying Commenting on the survey results, New York State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs, an ally of Governor Kathy Hochul, told the New York Post: "It sounds like a flawed poll. I wouldn't pay attention to it whatsoever." Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said in a news release: "After hitting year-long highs in both Hochul's favorability and job approval ratings last month, those numbers largely held constant this month, although Republicans, already very negative toward Hochul, turned even more so on both measurements." Denny Salas, a former Washington, D.C., consultant, previously told Newsweek: "Anything can happen in politics, and a Republican like Elise Stefanik could have an opportunity to win in New York. I never buy the inevitability arguments when it pertains to party identification enrollments in a particular state like ours. To win, Stefanik will need to secure 35 to 40 percent of NYC, dominate Long Island, penetrate Westchester, and dominate the rest of New York in the rural areas to defeat Hochul." What Happens Next The candidates and their chances of success will become clearer as the election draws closer. The New York gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
8 Million Americans to Get Checks Up to $400: Here's When
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, announced on Wednesday that inflation refund checks would start being mailed out in October. Why It Matters Americans have dealt with high inflation rates over the past few years amid the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a global economic slowdown. In New York, inflation has added to an already high cost of living. Inflation peaked in June 2022, with a 9.1 percent rate, and has steadily fallen ever since. Still, prices have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Americans are also facing growing concerns about the recession amid President Donald Trump's tariffs. Hochul announced earlier this year that the state would be sending out direct payments to New Yorkers of up to $400 to help them deal with rising costs of living. What to Know Payments will be sent out in October and November, Hochul's office said in a press release. "This is your money and we're putting it back in your pockets," Hochul said during the announcement. "I'll never stop fighting to help your family address the rising cost of living — and that's why I also delivered on my promise to cut taxes for the middle class, expand the child tax credit and ensure free school meals for every student." New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, rides the subway on March 21, 2025 in New York City. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, rides the subway on March 21, 2025 in New York City. NDZ/Star Max/GC Images via Getty Images New Yorkers will automatically receive the checks if they're eligible and there is no need to apply for it. The refund amounts are determined based on tax filing status and income. Joint filers with incomes up to $150,000 will receive a $400 check, while those earning between $150,000 and $300,000 will receive $300. Single filers with incomes up to $75,000 will receive $200, and those earning between $75,000 and $150,000 will receive $150. Eligibility is based on 2023 tax filings. Residents must have filed a New York State income tax return (Form IT-201), met the income criteria, and not been claimed as a dependent. Donald Dutkowsky, professor emeritus of economics at Syracuse University, told Newsweek the payment may be "more symbolic rather than impactful to New Yorkers." "The payment won't erase large credit card debt or student loan debt carried by so many struggling households," he said. "But obviously a refund of this type will be beneficial. It can help a household cover a lingering or delinquent bill help it with its groceries for a short period of time." Charles Lindsey, associate professor in the School of Management at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, told Newsweek the payment "can definitely take some of the pressure off of consumers in the short-run." "Hopefully, consumers will either use it to buy necessary, essential, non-discretionary items and/or to pay down their credit card debt, loans, and other bills or financial obligations," he said. "If this is the case, then it can be a win-win such that it can alleviate some financial pressure for consumers while at the same time not putting much additional inflationary pressure on the economy in the form of upward pressure on prices." When announcing the payments last week, Hochul said inflation, in addition to increasing consumer prices, has also "driven sharp increases in the State's collection of sales tax" that "belongs to hardworking New York families and should be returned to their pockets as an Inflation Refund." It will impact 8.2 million households across New York, according to Hochul's office. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, announced last month that residents of his state will also be eligible for a payment of up to $500. Those payments are also based on 2023 filing status. What People Are Saying Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson said in a statement: "This initiative is a clear example of what responsive, people-centered leadership looks like, and I applaud the Governor for putting money back into the pockets of those who need it most." Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Democrat, said in the statement: "These checks will put money back into the pockets of New Yorkers, allowing them to save or spend in a way that makes sense for them." What Happens Next The state will begin mailing out checks in October, and deliveries will continue through November, according to Hochul's office. Delivery will not follow a regional or zip code-based schedule, meaning neighbors may receive checks on different dates. Filers do not need to do anything to receive the check if they qualify.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Sinquerim wall spurs plaint, coastal body inspects site
Calangute: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) on Wednesday conducted a site inspection in a property bearing Survey No. 88/1A and 1B at Sinquerim, Candolim, following a complaint about an illegal complaint had been filed by the Calangute Constituency Forum alleging that the compound wall violates coastal regulation zone (CRZ) well-known, scenic property changed hands a few years complaint to the member-secretary of the GCZMA and other authorities states that the 'construction is in violation of…the Environment Protection Act, and falls in the CRZ and no-development zone (NDZ).'The complaint adds, 'It is pertinent to note that as per official records, the NGPDA ( North Goa Planning and Development Authority ) had denied permission to its previous owner for doing any such development in the said property.'The complaint goes on to say, 'Despite this, the present owner has undertaken a new construction of a compound wall disregarding the directions given by the GCZMA and environmental regulations/coastal protection laws and other laws in force.' However, the owners of the property were not present during the GCZMA team consisted of Radha Rao, Bhargavi Kelkar and Raunat Dessai.
The Print
24-04-2025
- The Print
Retired Land Records officials held in CRZ alteration scam
Mumbai, Apr 24 (PTI) An SIT which is probing alleged alteration of land records in coastal regulation zones (CRZ) and no development zones (NDZ) in Maharashtra has arrested two retired officials of the Land Records department, the city police said on Thursday. With the new arrests, the Special Investigation Team of Mumbai Police has arrested 20 persons in the case so far.
