Radio Host Blasts NY Governor Over 'Rich Return' Remarks

Sid Rosenberg criticized Kathy Hochul's push to retain wealthy residents and businesses in the state.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 2:26am

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New York radio host Sid Rosenberg faced backlash after unleashing a scathing critique of Governor Kathy Hochul's recent comments urging wealthy residents and businesses to stay in or return to the state. Rosenberg accused Hochul of being disconnected from everyday New Yorkers, calling her 'a coward' and claiming she 'doesn't give a rat's ass about any of us in her state.'

Why it matters

Rosenberg's comments reflect the growing divide in New York over taxes, affordability, and the state's economic direction - issues that continue to fuel strong opinions across both media and political circles. Hochul has defended her messaging as part of a broader effort to stabilize the state's economy by retaining high-income taxpayers and major employers.

The details

Reacting to Hochul's push for wealthy residents and businesses to stay in or return to New York, Rosenberg accused the governor of being disconnected from everyday New Yorkers. In a heated rant, he called her 'a coward' and claimed she is 'so self-involved' that she 'doesn't give a rat's ass about any of us in her state.'

  • Hochul made her remarks during a press conference at NYPD headquarters in New York City on January 6, 2026.

The players

Sid Rosenberg

A New York radio host who unleashed a scathing critique of Governor Kathy Hochul's recent comments.

Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York who has defended her messaging urging wealthy residents and businesses to stay in or return to the state as part of a broader effort to stabilize the economy.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

Rosenberg's comments highlight the ongoing tensions in New York over the state's economic direction and the role of high-income residents and businesses, with critics accusing Hochul of prioritizing the wealthy over everyday New Yorkers.