Hochul finally acknowledges NYC subway crime in ‘State of the State’ speech — but proposals slammed as largely ‘symbolic’
Gov. Kathy Hochul was forced to significantly acknowledge subway crime and mental illness in her policy-setting “State of the ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway ...
New York schools could ban cellphones soon. Here's why Gov. Kathy Hochul changed her mind.
NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next ...
NYC straphangers cheer Hochul vow to put cops on overnight subways — but plan remains unclear
Mind the gap. Straphangers tentatively cheered Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to put New York’s Finest on every overnight subway ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Democrats weighing changes to discovery law impacting speedy trials
The governor said changes to the discovery law had brought unintended consequences for the speedy trial law, resulting in too many cases being dismissed.
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Gov. Hochul’s ‘last, best chance’ to save her political skin
While she never mentioned President-elect Donald Trump by name, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday addressed head on the cost-of-living and public safety concerns that helped propel him back to ...
NY congressman urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to reinstate mask ban: ‘Harassment thrives on anonymity’
N.Y., wrote to Gov. Kathy Hochul saying “masking easily enables criminals to harass, intimidate, and commit violence against ...
Will Gov. Kathy Hochul attempt to update decades-old NYS school aid formula?
Foundation Aid is the single-largest source of financial support for public schools in the state, sending billions of dollars ...
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Lawmakers, organizations react to Gov. Hochul’s State of the State
Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address: “Gov. Hochul’s address today was a welcome declaration that she is focused on making New York more affordable for working families.
Hochul sets up reelection bid with focus on Democrats’ weaknesses
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) focused her address on the cost of living and crime as she faces a net negative approval rating and ...
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Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday. Hochul was followed by New Jersey Gov.