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Hochul Clashes with Portnoy Over Wealthy Tax Debate

3/19/2026

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  • Governor Kathy Hochul faced criticism from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after urging wealthy individuals to return to New York.
  • Portnoy labeled Hochul a 'hypocrite,' noting a conflict with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push for higher taxes on the rich.
  • Hochul's office responded by citing Portnoy's past cheating scandal involving his ex-girlfriend to undermine his credibility.
  • Social media users questioned the SoulCycle reference's relevance to wealthy residents leaving the state.