""We've had our disagreements. But in our conversations, I heard a leader who shares my commitment to a New York where children can grow up safe in their neighborhoods and where opportunity is within reach for every family. I heard a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable - a goal I enthusiastically support," Hochul wrote. "I also shared with him my priorities, making it very clear that our police officers should have every resource to keep our streets and subways safe. I urged him to ensure that there is strong leadership at the helm of the N.Y.P.D. - and he agreed," she said."
"Hochul said she discussed with Mamdani the need to urgently "combat the rise of antisemitism" and "glad to see him meet with Jewish leaders" in NYC to address their concerns directly, and they spoke about "attracting businesses so that New York remains the center of the global economy.""
""Due to what Hochul called "abhorrent and destructive policies coming out of Washington" daily, she "needed to know the next mayor would not be someone who would surrender one inch" to President Trump - who's indicated his support for independent mayoral candidate, former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and opposition to Mamdani. "I didn't leave my conversations with him aligned on every issue," Hochul added. "But I am confident that he has the courage, urgency and optimism New York City needs to lead it through the challenges of this moment.""
Kathy Hochul had frank conversations with 33-year-old Democratic socialist Mamdani over several months and acknowledged disagreements alongside areas of agreement. The conversations emphasized public safety, ensuring police officers have resources, and strong leadership at the NYPD. Affordability for New Yorkers and attracting businesses to keep New York a global economic center were central topics. Both addressed the need to combat a rise in antisemitism and engage with Jewish leaders. Concerns about national politics prompted a requirement that the next mayor not yield to President Trump, and confidence was expressed in Mamdani's ability to lead.
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