INTRO: Ahead of the midterms, candidates are making a final push for votes. Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, at a rally in Queens, addressed key issues including affordability and the migrant crisis. He claimed Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul has spent more than 11 billion dollars on migrants, providing housing, food and cell phones.
ACK: New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman (R) at a rally in Queens
TAG: Hochul has defended her immigration policies, insisting New York is not a sanctuary for criminals, despite restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including in some criminal cases.
KEYWORD: Politics, Election, Business, Economy
