CATSKILL, NY — Marc Molinaro released the following statement after Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce plan to plug New York City’s multibillion-dollar budget gap:
“Higher taxes. Raiding pension funds. Pretending there’s no cost to the rest of New York. Albany is bailing out New York City on the backs of everyone else — and Upstate is expected to just take it. We are not an ATM for their failed policies and political fantasies.
“Families Upstate are already getting crushed by utility bills, property taxes, and the loss of good-paying jobs. Instead of relief, Albany hands us the bill for New York City’s dysfunction and another ideological wish list.
“And when Upstate asks where our help is? They’ll probably say it got lost in the mail.
“The rot in Albany runs deep. This November, voters need to hold every single person accountable who signed onto this corrupt giveaway.”
Background:Marc Molinaro most recently served as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration after previously serving in Congress representing New York’s 19th Congressional District, as Dutchess County Executive, and in the New York State Assembly. At age 19, he was elected Mayor of Tivoli, becoming the youngest mayor in America. He is now returning to New York politics and running for the 102nd Assembly District.
He and his wife live in Catskill and are the proud parents of four children, including one on the autism spectrum. Inspired by his family’s experience, Molinaro founded the Think DIFFERENTLY initiative to support individuals with disabilities and their families.