Hochul and NYC district attorneys celebrate success of discovery laws that resulted in many criminal dismissals
A significant change has been announced. On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside five district attorneys from New York City, celebrated an advancement in the state’s discovery laws, part of the extensive budget bill. This revision aims to ensure that criminal cases won’t be derailed by minor errors and limits the volume of evidence that prosecutors […]
Governor Kathy Hochul and other Democratic state leaders will be called to Washington, D.C. to face tough questions about their supportive migrant sanctuary policies.
In Washington, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker are slated to appear next month to discuss their states’ immigration policies. These three Democratic leaders will be questioned about their decision, made on June 12, to decrease or halt collaboration with federal immigration agencies during the Biden administration. […]
Hochul to use reserves for late budget decision favoring workers and businesses.
Hochul’s Move to Aid Businesses Raises Concerns Governor Kathy Hochul is making waves with a decision that could ease the financial strain on businesses facing hefty unemployment insurance debts. However, this relief comes at the cost of dipping into state reserves. On Monday, Hochul announced that the state would cover approximately $7 billion of remaining […]
NYC parents excluded from childcare vouchers as Adams and Hochul argue over funding the $1B initiative.
In New York City, families are currently unable to apply for childcare vouchers as Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul face issues with funding the program, which has nearly $1 billion behind it. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro stated on Monday that the city lacks the funds to accept new applicants, only being able […]
Hochul finds Trump’s uncertainty about supporting the Constitution ‘surprising’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed disbelief on Monday regarding President Trump’s recent interview comments, where he implied uncertainty about adhering to the U.S. Constitution. “It’s shocking and reveals everything about this presidency and the individual in question. He seems indifferent to the Constitution, and that’s concerning,” Hochul remarked during an interview with CNN News […]
Hochul rejects the idea of Elise Stefanik running for governor of New York.
On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul made a bold statement regarding the possibility of Republican Representative Elise Stefanik running for governor in 2026, saying, “Bring it on.” The Democratic governor emphasized that she isn’t intimidated by lawmakers like Stefanik (R-NY), who believes she’s in the “strongest position” in nearly two decades to become the first Republican […]
Elise Stefanik considers her chances of beating NY Governor Kathy Hochul while thinking about a 2026 campaign.
As the 2026 race approaches, Rep. Elise Stefanik feels she’s “in the strongest position to lose” in almost two decades, aiming to become New York’s first Republican leader in that time. In a recent conversation, Stefanik (R-NY) confidently outlined her key priorities—issues like tax, education, crime, immigration, and energy—while also commenting on the “unpopular liberal […]
Amtrak criticizes Hochul and the MTA for shifting blame regarding tunnel closures that may cause delays
Amtrak’s president, Roger Harris, has sharply criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for her reluctance to take on some responsibility for the impending tunnel closure, which could lead to train delays as early as next week. In a pointed letter to Hochul, Harris expressed surprise at her final objections to the Amtrak tunnel closure plan, especially since […]
Hochul will make good on threat to pull $1.3B from Penn Station overhaul after Trump booted MTA from project
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is good for her threat to withdraw $1.3 billion in state funding aimed at overhauling the much-anticipated Penn Station, she said Friday — that negotiations over her massive budget proposals have been dragged out. Hochul proposed that cash would be directed towards initiatives to address “fare avoidance and other issues” […]
Hochul defies Trump’s deadline to end congestion toll, risking NY funding cuts
New York Gov. Kathy Hawtle (D) risks losing federal funds after refusing to follow President Donald Trump’s demands to close the Manhattan crowds. The Trump administration’s Department of Transportation gave Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authorities until Sunday to close the $9-dollar casualties, but the governor and MTA officials refused. “The federal government will send billions […]