Hochul grants forgiveness to former inmates who immigrated, including one who committed murder
Governor Hochul Offers Pardon to Immigrants with Criminal Histories ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul has discreetly pardoned several immigrants with criminal backgrounds, including cases dating back decades, notably one involving a manslaughter conviction. The governor recently acknowledged her decision to pardon 13 immigrants, including Somchith Vatthanavong, a 52-year-old from Laos who entered the U.S. illegally […]
Representative Elise Stefanik asks if Governor Hochul was aware of the impending large-scale prison strike: ‘Why didn’t she take action?’
Stefanik Demands Accountability from Hochul on Prison Issues ALBANY – Upstate Representative Elise Stefanik is pressing Governor Kathy Hochul for clarity regarding her awareness of recent severe worker conditions leading to unrest in state prisons. In a statement, Stefanik, a Republican from North Country, emphasized that Hochul “needs to address this issue soon,” referring to […]
Upstate NY organizations urge Hochul to make a prompt decision on the permitless Bitcoin gas plant
Residents Frustrated Over Local Gas-Fired Power Plants A group of residents in the Finger Lakes region is expressing their frustration regarding local encryption companies that continue to operate gas-fired power plants. This is despite being denied air permits over three years ago. The New York Department of Environmental Protection denied Greendige Generations permission to operate […]
Gov. Hochul has a narrow lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik in a possible New York governor race, according to a Siena poll.
ALBANY — According to a Siena University poll released on Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 14 points in a hypothetical matchup for the New York Governor’s position. This gap is significant, yet it’s the narrowest margin she’s had against potential GOP candidates since Rep. Lee Zeldin was trailing her by 11 […]
Governor Kathy Hochul rebrands Central Park subway station in honor of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
NY Governor Renames Subway Station After Malcolm X New York Governor Kathy Hochul has officially renamed the Central Park subway station in honor of Malcolm X, a significant figure in civil rights and a longtime resident of Harlem. The St-Central Park North Subway station, located at 110, was chosen as a tribute to this influential […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul dismisses Zohran Mamdani during a live TV reality check, suggests she may not support him.
Hochul Critiques Mamdani in Live Interview Governor Kathy Hochul raised questions about New York City mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani during a live television interview this past Sunday. “We still have a lot of differences,” Hochul remarked. “I don’t know how you’re going to whitewash it.” During the interview, hosted by Shannon Breem on Fox News, […]
Governor Hochul finds common ground with Democratic socialist Mamdani.
Hochul Seeks Common Ground with NYC Mayor Mamdani On Sunday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who served as lieutenant governor under Andrew Cuomo, mentioned she had located “areas of alliance” with the current mayor of New York City, who is also a socialist. During an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” host Shannon Bream questioned Hochul […]
Hochul: We won’t allow the FBI to pursue Texas Democrats
Governor Hochul Responds to Republican Claims New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her disagreement with the Republicans on Thursday, addressing their assertions regarding the FBI’s involvement in tracking Texas Democrats who exited the state in the midst of a district controversy. “To start with, I hold the FBI in high regard, but honestly, there are […]
Kathy Hochul open to reviewing Raise the Age changes while celebrating adjustments to discovery rules
Changes to New York’s Criminal Evidence Discovery Rules ALBANY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that adjustments to New York’s criminal evidence discovery rules are set to take effect this week. Democrats might not be pushing for a contentious debate on raising the age of adult criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. Instead, they […]
New York Governor Hochul Writes Texas Op-Ed, Labels GOP Redistricting an ‘Insurrection’
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has criticized Texas Republicans for initiating what she calls “legal riots” with their recent medium-term rezoning plan. This statement reflects the escalating political friction between states, especially as Texas Democrats attempt to obstruct maps crafted by the GOP by leaving the state. In her commentary, published this week in the Houston […]