January 9, 2024 NY Gov. Hochul turns sights to the possible removal of 'offensive art' of Native Americans in state Capitol New York's Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that artwork, depicting Native Americans, in the state's Capitol building will be assessed on whether it is offensive to Indigenous people.
January 9, 2024 Hochul talks crime, housing as national Dems look to New York for big House gains in November Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave her State of the State address Tuesday, focusing on crime and housing as her party eyes several of the Empire State's House seats this fall.
January 4, 2024 NY Gov. Hochul pushes for reading education overhaul to address decline in test scores New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is advocating for a shift towards emphasizing phonics in literacy education programs in the schools in an effort to address lagging test scores.
December 29, 2023 Hochul vetoes Democrat-backed bill changing state campaign financing program New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed an election bill on Wednesday that would have significantly changed the state's newly established system.
December 23, 2023 New York governor's reparations commission slammed as divisive: 'Slap in the face' Republicans in New York are blasting Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to establish a commission to explore the best methods of providing reparations to descendants of slaves.
December 21, 2023 New York lost more residents in a year than any other state in the country, US census data shows Rep. Elise Stefanik blasted Gov. Kathy Hochul and "far left Democratic leadership" after New York ranked first among states for population loss in 2023.
December 21, 2023 Blue state effort to uproot election law could forever change local races: expert A bill that would move local New York elections to even-numbered years could upend local elections as candidates compete for attention against high-profile elections, lawyer says.
December 8, 2023 Gun rights group applauds after federal appeals court deals blow to NY concealed carry law A federal appeals court on Friday struck down parts of New York's controversial concealed carry law but upheld most of the ban on carrying guns in "sensitive places."
December 1, 2023 Kathy Hochul clarifies claim of 'filling' George Santos seat, pledges special election A post on X by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sparked confusion online as some users believed the remarks to mean would not hold a special election to fill George Santos' Congress vacancy.
November 21, 2023 Hochul rips TikTok over Osama Bin Laden letter, vows NY social media anti-hate teams won't 'penalize' politics New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped TikTok and other social media for dissemination of hate, announcing new tools to prevent radicalization of young people.