Hernandez Blasts Hochul’s $1.5 Billion NYC Bailout Off Mamdani’s Socialist Agenda

NEW YORK, NY — Following the announcement by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani of a $1.5 billion state bailout to address New York City’s fiscal crisis, Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez condemned the deal as reckless and politically motivated Under the agreement, the state will commit $1 billion next […]
New York State Conservative Party Nominates Joseph Hernandez for State Comptroller

STONY POINT, NY — The New York State Conservative Party has unanimously nominated Joseph Hernandez as its candidate for State Comptroller. As the party’s official nominee, Hernandez will appear on the Conservative Party ballot line in this November’s election. Hernandez previously traveled to Albany for the New York State Conservative Party Political Action Conference, where […]
Hernandez Calls for Extensive Oversight of Medicaid Programs in Response to Major Fraud Schemes

NEW YORK, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, responded to recently reported Medicaid fraud schemes that have cost New York taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars and have exploited some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. A recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services, revealed that the […]
New York State Republican Party Nominates Joseph Hernandez for State Comptroller

GARDEN CITY, NY — The New York Republican State Committee unanimously nominated Joseph Hernandez today as its candidate for State Comptroller at the Republican State Convention held in Garden City. As the party’s official nominee, Joseph Hernandez will appear on the Republican Party ballot line in this November’s elections. In advance of the state convention, […]
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 […]