Heading for the Exits. State Health Commissioner Mary Bassett has submitted her resignation. Her departure follows that of Budget Director Robert Mujica. 2 high profile appointees have are leaving the Hochul administration. The talent drain has begun. Now that the Governor has been elected to a full 4 year term, the defections are underway. Others are expected to leave in the coming weeks. There clearly are issues with Hochul’s regime. Her inability to retain capable department heads casts doubt on her leadership. New Yorkers are justifiably concerned. Heading for the Exits. The departures speak loads about Hochul’s ability to govern !!