Gov. Hochul Acknowledges ‘We Still Have a Problem’ When Pressed on New York’s Crime Crisis

Gov. Hochul Acknowledges ‘We Still Have a Problem’ When Pressed on New York’s Crime Crisis
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul participates in a debate against Republican candidate for New York Governor Lee Zeldin hosted by Spectrum News NY1, at Pace University in New York on Oct. 25, 2022. Mary Altaffer/Pool via AP
Michael Washburn
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New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is fighting a heated election battle against Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), on Nov. 4 accused Zeldin of offering “platitudes” rather than real solutions to the crime crisis in the state, as the governor faces mounting criticism over her stance on the issue.

During an interview on “CNN This Morning,” host Don Lemon asked the governor: “I’ve been covering and living in New York for a long time. It’s surprising that the race is this close. Why is this race so close, Governor? Are you concerned?”

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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