"Hochul's Controversial Budget Proposal Sparks Debate Over Migrant Crisis Spending"

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik criticizes NY Gov. Kathy Hochul for allocating billions in spending to address the migrant crisis, accusing her of prioritizing illegal immigrants over taxpaying New Yorkers and blaming the crisis on "far left" immigration policies. Hochul's budget proposal includes $2.4 billion to manage the influx of migrants and provide humanitarian response, with a focus on securing work authorizations for migrants. Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams blame the federal government for the crisis and Hochul plans to plead with Congress and the White House for a border security deal.