Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) campaign returned at least $72,500 in prohibited donations from political appointees after a media publication raised questions about the funds.

Gothamist reported the donations, which are a drop in the bucket compared to the $17.5 million she has on hand as of July. Hochul raised $4.3 million in the first six months of 2025.

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The New York governor received the donations from benefactors after she placed them in key positions in the state government. Hochul renewed a state policy banning state employees and officers from

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