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New York's Hochul drove me to Florida — now she's begging me to return. Not happening

My family left New York City after Gov. Kathy Hochul catered to teachers' unions in COVID, kept public schools needlessly closed and masked children into 2022

By Karol Markowicz Fox News

Published March 26, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Lara Trump reacts to Dem flip-flops as Hochul begs rich New Yorkers to return

'My View' host Lara Trump reacts to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's policy reversal. Hochul, who once told wealthy New Yorkers to leave, now begs them to return amidst tax base erosion.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made a surprising admission two weeks ago. Speaking at Politico's "New York Agenda: Albany Summit" on March 11, the governor said her state now lacks the "high-net-worth" residents needed to pay for "the generous social programs we want to have." Hochul said some "patriotic" rich people have stepped up to help fill the state’s budget gap, and that, sure, it’s OK to write her a check. But if you really want to help, Hochul implored her wealthy supporters, "visit Palm Beach and see who you can bring back home, because our tax base has been eroded."

Hochul sounded annoyed as she delivered that last line, as if it is the fault of her supporters — who are writing her checks to sustain her struggling state — that their wealthy friends have left for sunnier pastures.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said recently, "There were people who could only work in an office in Manhattan, and they were captives to our........

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