Hochul looks to raise retirement age for New York State Police to bolster ranks
Despite New Yorkers expressing concerns about their safety, police departments are struggling to recruit and retain officers.
New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
New York Republicans criticize Hochul over expensive spending plans in new budget
Hochul revealed her 2026 budget for the state on Tuesday afternoon, showing an $8.6 billion increase in spending — a 3.6% ...
New York schools may implement cellphone ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall
Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a ...
New York City’s Migrant Crisis Won’t Get New Funding From Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a ...
New York Gov. Hochul orders flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration amid mourning period for Jimmy Carter
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined a trio of Democrat governors and a slew of Republican governors in ordering flags to fly at ...
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has suggested a potential cellphone ban in New York schools from the start of fall 2025.
Construction costs likely to soar as Hochul touts affordability focus
But in the backdrop of the attention being paid to New York’s population exodus, lack of affordable housing and high prices ...
"Elections have consequences" -Hochul, Heastie in response to potential federal cuts
"Elections have consequences," said New York Governor Kathy Hochul in response to questions about the federal government's impact on the State's expenses.
Hochul quiet on increased penalties for mask-donning criminals as pols make another push
Despite lip service about bringing back a pre-covid ban as masked antisemitic thugs were anonymously threatening Jews, action ...
Hochul punts NY reparations commission in new budget, but adds $5M to cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a one-year extension on her New York reparations commission, adding $5 million to the ...