Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a one-year extension for New York's reparations commission, allocating an extra $5 million in funding. The commission, established in 2023, is set to investigate possible reparations for black New Yorkers, examining historical injustices faced by the descendants of slavery. Critics argue the move is controversial, especially given New York's larger black population relative to California. There are also concerns about the inclusion of reparations for Afro-Caribbean or African immigrant residents who weren't enslaved in the U.S. Overall, the proposal faces backlash from conservatives who see it as costly and divisive.
Hochul's proposal to extend the reparation commission, which was tucked away in budget documents, drew fire from conservative corners.
Critics in New York quickly lambasted Hochul for embarking on a similar study, noting the Empire State has 700,000 more black residents than California.
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