19 Years Of Tom DiNapoli: More Spending, Higher Taxes, No Accountability
ALBANY, NY — Today marks 19 years since Democrat Tom DiNapoli took office as New York State Comptroller. After nearly two decades, the size and cost of New York’s government have exploded, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden. DiNapoli was first elected to the State Assembly in 1986 and, in 2007, was selected by his […]
Hudson Valley GOP Chairs Endorse Joseph Hernandez for New York State Comptroller
ALBANY, NY — Republican county chairs across the Hudson Valley today endorsed Joseph Hernandez for New York State Comptroller, bringing the total number of county chair endorsements to 21 statewide. The following Hudson Valley Republican county chairs have formally endorsed Hernandez’s campaign for New York State Comptroller: Hudson Valley leaders pointed to persistent failures in […]
Hernandez Criticizes MTA for Mismanagement and Waste, Calling for Radical Intervention and Oversight
NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, responded today to a Newsday report revealing record overtime spending of nearly $1.5 billion by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. “Time after time, the MTA has demonstrated its inability to manage a budget,” Hernandez said. “While New Yorkers were just hit with another […]
Erie and Monroe County GOP Chairmen Endorse Joseph Hernandez for New York State Comptroller
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, today announced the endorsements of Michael Kracker, Chairman of the Erie County Republican Committee, and Peter Elder, Chairman of the Monroe County Republican Committee. With these endorsements, Hernandez has now earned the support of 17 county Republican chairs statewide ahead of the State […]
Hernandez Slams Hochul’s Budget: “Bigger Government, More Waste, and Zero Accountability”
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, sharply criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY 2027 Executive Budget, warning that it locks New York into long-term fiscal risk by expanding spending faster than economic growth, while continuing to pour taxpayer dollars into systems plagued by waste, abuse, and mismanagement. “At nearly $260 […]
Hernandez Responds to Governor Hochul’s State Of the State, Calls for Real Fiscal Accountability and Oversight
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, released the following statement in response to Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address: “Today, Governor Hochul failed to articulate a credible plan for the future of our state that protects New York taxpayers or invests responsibly in long-term growth. At a […]
Hernandez Calls Out Fraud from NY State Health Program Costing Taxpayers Billions
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, called for further reform following the New York Post’s report documenting $179 million in fraud found in New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP, over the last decade. “CDPAP is the poster child for Albany’s failure to protect New York taxpayers,” […]
Hernandez Calls Out BDS Politics and DiNapoli’s Silence in Fight to Protect New York Pension Fund
ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, released the following statement in response to Democratic Comptroller candidate Raj Goyle’s proposal to divest New York’s pension fund from Israel bonds and the incumbent Comptroller’s refusal to comment, as reported by the New York Post: “In a New York Post exclusive, Democratic […]
Hernandez Announces Campaign for New York State Comptroller
Hernandez is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and biotechnology leader. ALBANY, NY – Successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and biotechnology industry leader Joseph Hernandez today announced his candidacy for New York State Comptroller. Hernandez will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat incumbent Tom DiNapoli. “The State Comptroller must be a strong, independent fiscal champion who stands up […]