Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman campaigned on opposite sides of New York City on Friday, speaking with voters about affordability, taxes and public safety as the race for governor enters its final stretch. They want an end to it," Blakeman said. Blakeman also blamed Hochul for rising housing and energy costs."All of these businesses here in Chinatown are telling me their utility bills are off the charts," he said.