More bad news for New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul as Queens Councilman Robert Holden (D) has crossed the political aisle and endorsed Republican Lee Zeldin to unseat her, citing raging out-of-control crime in the Big Apple and other issues.

“Just look at the current condition of New York City and New York State: There’s mayhem in our streets, in our courts, in our jails,” Holden pointed out as he endorsed Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin for governor on Monday.

“We’re headed in the wrong direction,” he declared. “The handwriting is on the wall. Lee Zeldin is the best option for voters.”

As he made the announcement against his own party’s incumbent, Holden and Zeldin stood on the steps of City Hall. They were joined by two former Democratic lawmakers, former Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind and former Bronx Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr.