Politics & Government

ICYMI: Suozzi Declares: 'I'm Going To Win This Race'

The Democratic congressman told "Patch AM" that Gov. Kathy Hochul is "continuing to foster a culture of corruption."

Tom Suozzi says he'll win the Democratic primary for governor, despite polls indicating a large deficit to overcome against Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Tom Suozzi says he'll win the Democratic primary for governor, despite polls indicating a large deficit to overcome against Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

GLEN COVE, NY — With eight weeks until voters decide who will each party for governor, Democratic congressman Tom Suozzi is trying to unseat the incumbent.

Suozzi, a guest on Thursday's "Patch AM" said, "I've got a very clear message that I think is resonating with people. I'm a proven executive. I'm a common-sense Democrat."

Gov. Kathy Hochul, who replaced Andrew Cuomo in 2021 amid sexual harassment scandals, seeking her first full term in office.

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