Kathy Hochul
New York State
Takeaways from Hochul’s 2024 State of the State agenda
As the state faces major immigration and housing challenges, the governor launched an agenda aimed at ruffling the fewest feathers possible in a major election year.
New York City
Hochul’s State of the State: What’s in it for New York City?
The governor’s annual address on Tuesday included 204 proposals for the future of New York. Here’s what’s in it for New York City.
New York State
After years of pushing, the Clean Slate Act becomes law
Business leaders, union organizers and law enforcement all attended the bill signing in Brooklyn.
Kathy Hochul
At ‘Unity Summit,’ Hochul touts gun laws, hate crime prevention
Almost a year after the Tops shooting in Buffalo, the governor said she’s taking action to prevent future racist violence.
New York State
Takeaways from Hochul’s state budget proposal
The governor unveiled a plan to increase education spending and address MTA fiscal woes and New York City’s migrant influx.
New York State
New law allows human trafficking survivors to clear their records
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act, legislation supported by more than 100 organizations.
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul says there’s something women need to realize
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on her political rivals – like Rep. Chris Collins and New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams – and the challenges facing women in politics.
Kathy Hochul
It’s time for menstrual equity
The state Legislature should require free menstrual products in public schools, argue Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf.
Andrew Cuomo
Deficits, driving fees and a Democratic primary challenger
Gov. Andrew Cuomo kicked off this week with some favorable poll numbers, a good sign going into his re-election year. But New York City Housing Authority Chairwoman Shola Olatoye’s fortunes haven’t improved, as Assemblyman Charles Barron called on her to resign during a closed-door meeting.
