Hernandez Blasts “Pay-to-Play” Culture as DiNapoli Donor Profits from State Pension Fund
ALBANY, NY — Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez today called out what he described as a “pay-to-play culture” in Albany after campaign finance records revealed that State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has received more than $150,000 in contributions over the past 15 years from Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP. This law […]
Hernandez Warns NYC Pensioners of Mamdani’s Plan to Put Their Retirement at Risk
NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today sounded the alarm following recent reports detailing discussions within Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration about slowing required pension contributions to help close New York City’s growing budget gap. City Hall is currently exploring changes that could delay how quickly New York meets […]
Hernandez Calls for Restoration of Control Board Enforcement Powers as NYC Fiscal Risks Mount
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today called on Governor Kathy Hochul, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the New York State Financial Control Board to immediately push for the restoration of the Board’s full enforcement authority, warning that New York City is showing early […]
Hernandez Unveils $10 Billion “Empire Opportunity Fund” to Drive Jobs, Investment, and Economic Growth Across New York
SCHENECTADY, NY — Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, Joseph Hernandez, today announced his plan for a $10 billion Empire Opportunity Fund. A major investment initiative he would implement as Comptroller to restore New York’s economic competitiveness, create jobs, and bring new opportunity to communities across the state. The announcement was made in Schenectady […]
Cuban Refugee Hernandez who Fled Gov’t-Run Grocery Stores Warns Mamdani is Repeating a Failed Socialist Experiment
NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today blasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to spend approximately $30 million in taxpayer funds to open a government-run grocery store in East Harlem. The city-backed grocery store would require tens of millions in upfront public investment despite New York City already facing […]
Hernandez Threatens Lawsuit Against Hochul Over Unconstitutional Plan to Strip Comptroller Oversight
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today warned he will take legal action against Governor Kathy Hochul if her proposed language in the Executive Budget is enacted which would weaken the Comptroller’s independent oversight authority. As proposed by the Governor, the Executive Budget would raise the Comptroller’s pre-audit review […]
Hernandez Demands End to Politicized Investing of DEI in New York’s $300 Billion Pension Fund
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today called for sweeping transparency and accountability reforms in the management of New York’s nearly $300 billion pension fund, warning that political considerations are increasingly influencing how billions in retiree assets are allocated. Public disclosures from the Comptroller’s office show that approximately $155 […]
Hernandez Demands Audit of Corrupt Migrant Shelter Contracts Tied to Hochul Allies
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today hailed a sweeping federal corruption probe into New York’s migrant shelter system to uncover political favoritism, insider dealing, corruption within nonprofits, and a lack of oversight over billions in taxpayer dollars. Federal authorities previously executed a March 19 search warrant as part […]
Hernandez Rings NYSE Closing Bell for Recent IPO, Highlighting Private Sector Experience in Comptroller Race
NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller and Founder of Blue Water Venture Partners, rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, marking the successful $130 million initial public offering of Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IV. The milestone represents Hernandez’s sixth IPO, further solidifying his […]
New Siena Poll Shows Majority of New Yorkers Don’t Know Comptroller DiNapoli
ALBANY, NY — A new Siena College poll shows that a majority of New York voters are unfamiliar with State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli despite his nearly two decades in office, signaling a competitive and unsettled race heading into the 2026 election. According to the poll, DiNapoli holds a 20% vs.15% favorability rating, while a majority […]