Kathy Hochul
2024 presidential election
Hochul denounces political violence after Trump assassination attempt
The governor called the shooting “disgusting” but did not back off her political criticisms of the former president.
Kathy Hochul
What does 2026 hold for Kathy Hochul?
Most governors win their second election if they choose to run. With some potential challengers already waiting in the wings, Hochul says she’s prepping.
News & Politics
Who could run for New York governor in 2026?
Letitia James… Andrew Cuomo… Mike Lawler?
Transportation
Amid a loud chorus of criticism, Hochul’s congestion pricing reversal supporters speak up
A stream of rallies and op-eds from elected officials have attempted to buttress the governor’s surprise move.
Albany Agenda
Will the MTA board put the brakes on congestion pricing?
Four members of the MTA board have said that they disagree with Hochul’s decision to suspend congestion pricing, but Hochul seems likely to get her way.
Albany Agenda
Hochul says she will delay NYC congestion pricing
Congestion pricing tolls were scheduled to start in Manhattan on June 30.
Policy
Amended again, Grieving Families Act set to pass and seek Hochul’s approval
The legislation would update the state’s nearly 180-year-old law governing wrongful deaths to allow families to seek emotional damages.
Immigration
Hochul attends Biden’s rightward border security announcement
A bipartisan group of elected officials traveled to D.C. for the president’s announcement of executive action on immigration.
Albany Agenda
Hochul mocks Republican South Dakota governor in LCA rebuttal
New York’s first female governor took shots at her Republican counterpart and poked fun at herself.
Heard Around Town
Hochul admin touts drop in gun violence in urban areas outside NYC
In many regions of the state, officials said there were significant reductions in shootings.
Albany Agenda
Updated
Crickets from Building Trades Council on New York’s housing deal
The construction unions were absent from an event with Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrating labor wins in the state budget.
Heard Around Town
Hochul: No plans to send National Guard to college protests in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state stands ready to assist the NYPD if they ask, but she doesn’t believe the National Guard is currently necessary.
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Reactions to Hochul’s preliminary budget deal
If no one’s happy, that’s compromise!
Kathy Hochul
A peek at Hochul’s 2023 tax returns
The governor made her documents public on Friday.
Albany Agenda
Gov. Kathy Hochul killed these bills last year – and they’re back from the dead
The governor may have struck them down with vetoes, but state lawmakers are trying again.
Education
Even before Hochul proposed cuts, many school NY districts were struggling
COVID-19-related federal aid is running out, and tax revenues were also impacted by the pandemic.
Albany Agenda
Hochul seeks liaison for Muslim community
The governor is creating a new position in her administration after months of criticism over how she talks about the war in Gaza
Albany Agenda
Few City & State readers think we’re looking at an on-time budget
It’s budget week in the Capitol, and it could be the first of many.
Education
How Hochul’s education budget proposal created chaos in one Long Island school district
Long Beach School District acted quickly to cut spending assuming the worst – that their district will no longer receive full “hold harmless” funding now or in the future.
News & Politics
Kathy Hochul talks public safety on ‘The View’
The governor continued her tough-on-crime crusade on national television this morning.
