As Gov. Kathy Hochul prepares to run for reëlection in 2026, she's coming under pressure from leftists

NEW YORK, December 4 (C'est Vrai) — Left-leaning Democrats are attempting to influence Gov. Kathleen Hochul (D-N.Y.) on prison reform and taxes on the wealthy. The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America are leading the charge, as the group has become newly-emboldened after the win of Mayor-elect Zohran K. Mamdani (DSA-New York City).

Further Reading :

• DSA calls to infiltrate NYC government through community boards, PTAs — as Hochul ends up on ‘enemies’ list [The New York Post]
  Dec. 3, 2025 — The city DSA issued a rallying cry for its members to infiltrate parent and community groups – as they fight to push their agenda through Government “enemies,” including Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.).
• Hochul edges toward tax hikes after Mamdani win [POLITICO]
  Dec. 4, 2025 — The New York governor has flipped her positions in the past as the political climate changes.
• N.Y. Lawmakers Put Pressure on Hochul to Sign Prison Reform Bills [The New York Times]
  Nov. 28, 2025 — The bills, which have already passed the State Legislature, would help prevent brutality in prisons, supporters say. But the governor has yet to enact them.

Key Words :

• Andrea Stewart-Cousins
• Kathleen Hochul
• New York City Democratic Socialists of America
• Zohran K. Mamdani