Hochul must walk tightrope in Albany or face defections to Dem primary challenger: ‘There’s more coming’

Source: New York Post

ALBANY – Gov. Kathy Hochul will be forced to walk a tightrope in Albany this year as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s populist wave has emboldened lefty lawmakers – who aren’t afraid to use her Democratic primary challenge as a weapon. Progressive lawmakers who spoke with The Post Wednesday — on the opening of the legislative session — warned Hochul could face political blowback if she crosses red lines, such as proposing major changes to the controversial criminal justice statute “Raise the Age.