Kathy Hochul

Policy

Kathy Hochul’s NYC agenda in 2025

The governor is preoccupied with perceptions of subway crime and giving money back to New Yorkers.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul backs abolishing the Electoral College

As she presided over the state’s ceremonial Electoral College vote, the governor called for the system to be replaced by a national popular vote.

Policy

Policy

Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?

Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.

Transportation

Policy

Hochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing toll

Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.

News & Politics

Politics

‘No one is safe.’ NY Dems fret over 2026 governor’s race

Historically, a Republican in the White House bodes well for New York Democrats in the midterms. But historical precedents feel less relevant to many now.

News & Politics

Politics

On anniversary of Oct. 7, Hochul criticizes anti-Israel student protests

The governor said the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was a call for Jewish genocide that could violate state human rights law.

Heard Around Town

Personality

New York leaders, absent Eric Adams, celebrate Sharpton’s 70th

Hochul, Schumer and Bragg attended, while the embattled mayor, founding member of the National Action Network, skipped it.

Adams probes

Politics

Hochul warns New Yorkers’ confidence in Adams is ‘wavering’

The governor said she is giving the mayor an opportunity to restore confidence, while hinting she may remove him if he cannot meet her expectations.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: It’s time for Hochul to unpause congestion pricing

We’re suing Gov. Kathy Hochul because her reckless decision to pause congestion pricing threatens our state’s climate goals.

Energy & Environment

Personality

Is Hochul a climate hero or a villain?

New York has received national recognition for its climate policies, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial decision to pause congestion pricing could put its climate goals in peril.

Kathy Hochul

Personality

Kathy Hochul has a knack for being at the right place at the right time

The FBI’s investigation into the Adams administration turned attention away from the governor’s office after Linda Sun’s arrest.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul calls for expulsion of Chinese diplomat following former aide’s indictment

The governor recommended that the U.S. State Department expel the Chinese consul general after her former aide was charged with secretly aiding the Chinese government.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul and Heastie talk politics at the state fair

Fried dough and chocolate milk couldn’t distract from Democrats’ 2022 midterm losses or their concerns about November.

Albany Agenda

Policy

Hochul’s ambitious AI plans may threaten state’s climate goals

New York state wants to become a leader in AI research and slash its use of fossil fuels. But can it do both?

2024 presidential election

Politics

Hochul explains her Harris endorsement

After President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, the governor played “phone tag” with the vice president.

2024 presidential election

Politics

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.