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Gov. Hochul pushes back on New York City mayor-elect’s plan for free buses

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference
During a news conference at the SOMOS political retreat in Puerto Rico over the weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul appeared to cast doubt on if she would support New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani making buses in New York City free. “We’re spending a lot of money, so I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways,” she said. (JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON/AP FILE)
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During a news conference at the SOMOS political retreat in Puerto Rico over the weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul appeared to cast doubt on if she would support New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani making buses in New York City free. “We’re spending a lot of money, so I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways,” she said.

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