New York Governor Kathy Hochul attends a press conference at NYPD headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
(New York, New York) – Sid Rosenberg is facing backlash after unleashing a fiery critique of New York Governor Kathy Hochul during a recent broadcast.
Reacting to Hochul’s push for wealthy residents and businesses to stay in—or return to—New York, Rosenberg accused the governor of being disconnected from everyday New Yorkers. In a heated rant, he called her “a coward” and claimed she is “so self-involved” that she “doesn’t give a rat’s ass about any of us in her state.”
Hochul has defended her messaging as part of a broader effort to stabilize New York’s economy, emphasizing the importance of retaining high-income taxpayers and major employers as the state continues to navigate economic challenges.
Rosenberg’s comments quickly sparked reaction online, with some supporters applauding his blunt tone while critics called the remarks over the top.
The clash underscores the growing divide in New York over taxes, affordability, and the state’s economic direction—issues that continue to fuel strong opinions across both media and political circles.
