Kathy Hochul Archives – Politics NY

a man and a woman speaking in microphones. Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani.

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Hochul endorsement of Mamdani gets mixed reactions from Jewish advocates

By Claude Solnik

Protestors took to the Long Beach boardwalk to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to put an end to fossil-fuel projects.

Nassau

Environmental protesters call on Hochul to reject NE fuel pipeline

By Casey Fahrer

A firefighter stands at the 9/11 Memorial on Sept. 11, 2024.

Opinion

Editorial | The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is NYC’s sacred place, and must remain so

amNewYork

Governor Hochul signed landmark legislation to require Title VI anti-discrimination coordinators on every New York college campus

Queens

Rozic, Stavisky bill to protect students from discrimination signed into law by Governor

By Bill Parry

Gov. Hochul speaks in Harlem Tuesday morning, announcing that NYC has seen a 12% drop in retail theft over the last year

Politics

Hochul defends bail laws, says judges need to ‘step up’ amid Trump’s threats of funding cuts in executive order

By Adam Daly

Gov. Kathy Hochul has awarded $21.5 million to Long Island's South Shore for road safety improvements.

Nassau

Hochul announces $21.5 million investment for road and safety improvements for Long Island’s south shore

By Casey Fahrer

Governor Kathy Hochul makes a discovery announcement.

Courts

New York change to discovery laws take effect in win for prosecutors

By Ajani Stella

a woman sits at a table. Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul labels Texas GOP redistricting a ‘legal insurrection,’ urges Democrats to fight back

By Manuela Moreyra

Some cannabis business owners fear their livelihoods could go up in smoke if lawmakers don’t act soon.

Cannabis dispensary owners demand Albany special session to pass protection bill amid proximity rule change

By Adam Daly

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking about FEMA funding cuts

‘Beyond unconscionable’: Hochul meets with cabinet to discuss ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ condemns Republicans who voted for it

By Shea Vance

Gov. Kathy Hochul on March 2, 2025.

Politics

Hochul suspends top aide over sexual harassment allegations

By Ajani Stella

Officials break ground on public projects as part of the Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Nassau

Officials break ground on public projects in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

Governor Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in the fight against gun violence, with newly released data showing that New York State’s comprehensive prevention strategies are working.

Politics

Hochul codifies NYS Office of Gun Violence Prevention

By Manuela Moreyra

Woman smiling at podium as people hold union signs

Politics

New York State increases unemployment benefits by more than $300 per week, pays off federal unemployment trust loan

By Shea Vance

healthy terminals act

Queens

Hochul celebrates expansion of Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport

By Shane O’Brien

Gov. Kathy Hochul attends the Hicksville School District Policy Committee meeting.

Nassau

Gov. Kathy Hochul visits Hicksville to discuss cell phone ban

By Casey Fahrer

MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber at the Metro-North Botanical Garden station where he commented on lawsuits made against the MTA.

Nassau

Town of Hempstead’s lawsuit dismissed against MTA

By Casey Fahrer

four people on a stage next to a photo of an NYPD officer

NYC Council resolution brings slain NYPD Detective Familia’s family closer to pension justice

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

A Massapequa High School senior, the head of the U.S. Department of. Education, Linda McMahon and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (L. to R.) with Massapequa Chiefs shirts

Nassau

McMahon demands state Education Department lift ban on Native American imagery in public schools

By Casey Fahrer

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Queens

González-Rojas heralds inclusion of universal school meals in historic state budget win

By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez speaks in the State Senate. Photo courtesy of office of State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez.

Politics

State Sen. Gonzalez lauds budget for cost-of-living measures but says bold action is still needed

By sobrien

State Sen. Bynoe said the Hempstead School District will receive $24 million in relief funding

Nassau

Hempstead School District set to receive $24 million in relief funding

By Casey Fahrer

Mayor Adams wearing sunglasses while speaking about housing investments

Mayor Adams applauds new state budget that expands involuntary commitment powers for those with mental illness

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Nassau Republicans oppose wind and energy projects at the Long Beach Fire Department on Wednesday, April 16

Nassau

Nassau Republicans continue push against wind and energy projects

By Casey Fahrer

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