The proposal would cover more than 2.75 million children, including an estimated 215,000 households on Long Island.
Gov. Kathy Hochul rode a Metro-North train into New York City Monday to signal her continued support for public transportation.
Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks with reporters regarding planned Metro-North and Amtrak improvements Jan. 6, 2025 on a train from Hastings-on-Hudson.