The $2 billion blackout: Blakeman, slater expose Hochul's hidden energy tax slush fund

April 9, 2026

Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for Governor of New York Bruce Blakeman today joined Assemblyman Matt Slater to expose a multibillion-dollar secret in Albany: while Kathy Hochul's energy policies drive utility bills to record highs, the state is sitting on a massive $2.4 billion "Energy Tax" surplus.
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