Hochul and MTA mark the return of the subway line but remain uncertain about funding their large spending plan.
Albany – Are You All on Debt Trains? Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated a return of train service in Rockaway on Monday morning, but the method the struggling MTA will use to address a significant funding gap in its five-year capital plan remains unclear. Last week, Hochul confirmed that funding deals included in the state budget […]
NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer urges NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to delay congestion pricing until the NJ Transit strike ends
Calls for Congestion Pricing Freeze Amid NJ Transit Strike New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer is urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to halt the city’s contentious congestion pricing until the NJ Transit strike, which has disrupted many commuters, ends. He voiced this appeal on Friday. “I’m requesting that Governor Hochul freeze the crowds tax for […]
Medical marijuana leader criticizes Hochul and NY regulators as ‘un-American’
A leading figure in New York’s legal medical marijuana scene has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul and state regulators, claiming they have unfairly hindered his business and others. Boris Jordan, founder and CEO of Curaleaf, helped establish one of the first “Seed to Seal” cannabis stores for medical patients in the state a decade ago. In […]
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 […]