New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently reached out to President-elect Trump to discuss potential areas of collaboration, particularly in infrastructure projects where the state relies on federal funding. The call, described as cordial by Hochul, aimed to reaffirm the possibility of working together on shared priorities.
One key area of focus is the semiconductor plant near Syracuse, which receives federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act. The future of this plant, crucial for job creation in Central New York, was briefly uncertain after comments from Speaker Mike Johnson. However, discussions with Trump have provided reassurance regarding the importance of federal support for such projects.
