Blakeman and Hochul Spar Over Long Island Funding Days Before Budget Unveiling
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told state officials to "stay out of Long Island affairs" during an event with 1,100 people.
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Minutes later, Gov. Kathy Hochul responded that if that were to happen, state money would stop coming to the region.
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Blakeman said Long Island sends billions to Albany but gets little in return besides "aggravation."
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Hochul said she would not stay away from Long Island and would keep working with people there.
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The dispute happened 11 days before Hochul unveils her 2024-25 proposed state budget, which impacts Long Island funding.