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POLITICS · OCT 18, 2026

New York Voters Criticize Governor Hochul Over Permit Fees

New York voters expressed opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul over firearm permit fees while endorsing candidates for congressional and state assembly seats.

Voters in New York expressed strong opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul through letters to the editor of The Gazette, citing high fees for pistol permits and shotgun shells as infringements on sportsmen's rights.

Local political endorsements were also issued for candidates in the NY-21 congressional race and the state Assembly. Anthony Constantino received support for his business experience in job creation, while Colleen Maxwell was endorsed for her background in accounting and sustainability.

In separate local matters, a patient criticized Dr. Hanks, CEO of St. Peter's Health Partners, regarding his assessment of CAS and Ellis, arguing that patients should be included in business negotiations. Meanwhile, in India, a letter to The Hindu advocated for strict safety protocols and the use of trained announcers at festival pandals to prevent crowd panic during emergencies.


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