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Kathy Hochul: “New Yorkers are already scared enough of their bills.”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat at Politico's New York Agenda: Albany Summit

Published March 11, 2026 | Video Starts at 15:05

What did you make of that criticism? I would have loved to have never had a memo that said the cost of going up that high. You think I want that? New Yorkers are already scared enough of their bills. I was with a farmer yesterday from Sackets harbor who told me his utility bill went from $10,000 in January to $22,000 this month. How does that. (15:05–15:10)

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