New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may have a heavyweight challenge on her hands as Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) hits the road to “embark on a listening tour and find out about the needs of New York state.”

Torres said on Wednesday that the Empire State has a “leadership crisis,” and while he has made “no final decision” launching a 2026 gubernatorial bid, he renewed his Hochul criticism on Friday by comparing her to President Joe Biden.

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