Hochul considers Cuomo mayoralty

Governor Kathy Hochul pledges to work with whoever is elected as the Mayor of New York City, including her former boss Andrew Cuomo. She also unveils a proposal to provide free lunches for all K-12 students in the state. Hochul’s relationship with Mayor Eric Adams has been collaborative, and she has opted not to intervene in his legal troubles. Cuomo is reportedly preparing to run for mayor and has hired a consultant, but his team has not confirmed the news. Hochul has shifted her stance from being anti-Trump to working with the Trump administration. She also plans to attend the National Action Network’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day as Trump’s inauguration. Senator Chuck Schumer and other Democrats are pushing for a full repeal of the SALT deduction cap, while some Republicans are advocating for a substantial increase. A Turkish-American construction executive pleaded guilty to making straw donations to Mayor Adams’ campaign. The city is closing 10 migrant shelters due to a decrease in asylum seekers. City parents are advocating for free universal child care for 2-year-olds.