Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party are taking large donations from the gaming companies and real estate giants developing pricey proposals, according to recently-released campaign finance filings. Kathy Hochul gives a speech on Januin New York City.Ī bidding war for New York City area casino licenses is underway, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, with a hotly-contested licensing process underway. Real estate titans and gaming companies behind casino proposals in Times Square, Hudson Yards, and Coney Island recently donated to Gov.