Immigration
Politics
After meeting with Biden, Hochul touts TPS as a win
The governor initially distanced herself from the issue of asylum-seekers in New York City, but she’s taking credit for getting the feds to act.
Housing
Policy
Hochul announces agreement to build housing units at World Trade Center site
Coming off of a legislative session with little movement on her signature issue, the governor has announced another housing development in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Hochul finally gets a portrait in the state Capitol LCA pressroom
Andrew Cuomo’s portrait also has a new home.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Who’s who in Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Here are some of the insiders the governor has appointed to run the state.
Housing
Policy
‘We will wait no longer’: Hochul announces housing executive orders
Months after the governor and legislative leaders failed to come to an agreement on housing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced several housing proposals – and received backlash from some labor entities.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Hochul allocates $51 million to hate crime prevention
The money will go to community organizations facing bias crimes. The governor also signed college campus hate crime reporting legislation.
Abortion
Policy
Hochul marks one-year anniversary of Dobbs by signing law for telehealth abortions across state lines
The governor signed a bill that will protect New York health care providers administering abortion medication to patients living in other states – insisting New York is on solid legal footing to do so.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
Hochul remains tight-lipped on her plans for the revised Grieving Families Act
Just five months ago, the governor vetoed the popular bill to update the state’s wrongful death laws. Lawmakers have passed a new version they say addresses the governor’s concerns.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
Hochul gets the last laugh in press show rebuttal: ‘Is that guy from Colorado still telling me what to say?’
The governor got some good-natured ribbing for her multiple trials and tribulations over the past legislative session.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
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.
Budget
Politics
Hochul’s late budget strategy seems like it worked
It took a while, but the governor got concessions on bail, charter schools and more.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Contrary to Hochul’s stated plan, bail reform rollbacks apply to low level offenses
The state budget includes removing the “least restrictive” standard for all offenses – not just bail-eligible offenses.
Budget
Policy
What made it into the 2024 New York budget?
From public safety to housing – here’s a guide on where the biggest policy issues stand in the agreement.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Hochul still has an ally when it comes to her housing ideas
The governor said she will be following up with New York City Mayor Eric Adams on several initiatives they both want to “get done.”
Policy
Policy
Hochul joins Micron to announce ‘community engagement committee’
In her first appearance after a protracted budget fight, the governor was all smiles about the chip manufacturing company.
Policy
Policy
‘Not in New York, not now – not ever.’ Hochul announces abortion pill stockpile after Texas ruling
After the Texas ruling to stop the use of mifepristone sent shockwaves across the nation, the governor joined Planned Parenthood to announce a stockpile of another abortion drug in the state.
Politics
Politics
Rowan Wilson picked to be chief judge, as Hochul eyes Caitlin Halligan for associate judge
Wilson, who would be the first Black chief judge in New York state, was tapped following the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: What would Hugh do?
A few things Gov. Kathy Hochul can learn from the state’s 51st governor as she navigates the challenges of budget season.
Policy
Policy
Just like that a proposal to roll back NY’s climate law got nixed
Almost as soon as news broke that the governor was considering allowing more emissions, she reversed course in negotiations.
Policy
Policy