Kathy Hochul has bungled program to aid disabled toddlers, Ritchie Torres claims
Bronx Rep. Richie Torres criticized Gov. Cathy Hochul for failing to oversee New York state's early intervention program for young children with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. “New York State's early intervention program is the worst in the nation, ranking 50 out of 50,” Torres said in a letter to Hochul on […]
Hochul quiet on increased penalties for mask-donning criminals as pols make another push
The New York State Legislature is set to consider a bill that would stiffen penalties for creepy mask-wearers, after a spate of anti-Semitic incidents in New York City last year led Governor Kathy Hochul to appear to have abandoned an effort she had championed. Despite lip service to reinstating the pre-COVID-19 ban after masked anti-Semitic […]
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul roasted for refusing to push charter school expansion
Gov. Cathy Hochul has declined to advocate for an increase in charter schools in her $252 billion budget proposal, but educational choice advocates say the budget will give powerful teachers unions a chance to up for re-election next year. They claim it is a concession. “Mr. Hochul blinked — it was a big deal, and […]
Hochul worries Trump crackdown on illegal immigrants can crush NY economy as massive number of undocumented migrant workers revealed
Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration announced Tuesday that New York state is home to a staggering 470,100 undocumented immigrant workers. The governor is concerned that future crackdowns on illegal immigration could hurt the local economy. The revelations came as Mr. Hochul announced a massive $252 billion budget proposal, which would require about 15% of the state's […]
Hochul punts NY reparations commission in new budget, but adds $5M to cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking a one-year extension of the New York State Reparations Commission to add $5 million to the controversial commission that examines possible payments to Black people in New York. The budget Hochul unveiled Tuesday calls for action to address the inequalities still faced by descendants of slavery and perhaps other Black […]
Hochul scrambles to fund NYPD’s $154M overnight subway staffing, as cops hit NYC trains after rash of violence
Gov. Cathy Hochul is still busy blocking funding for a $154 million raid on overnight subway trains by the New York City Police Department, even as the first wave of police stormed the tunnels this week. Only half of the cash needed for the six-month surge has been set aside, and Mr. Hochul asked for […]
Hochul to unveil massive $252B budget proposal but new taxes, fees for MTA remain mystery
Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to unveil her most expensive budget on Tuesday, with a $252 billion plan to continue increasing spending to fund new benefits. Mr. Hochul's administration proposal is $19 billion (8.3%) larger than last year's proposal and $36 billion (16%) more than the original plan for 2022. The state budget for 2024-25 […]
Hochul orders flags to be raised for Trump’s inauguration despite current mourning period for Jimmy Carter
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will raise flags in the state for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, as the nation remains in a period of mourning to remember former President Jimmy Carter. He ordered it to be displayed in full display. “Tomorrow, we will become Americans who uphold a centuries-old inauguration tradition,” Hochul […]
Gov. Hochul orders flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration in goodwill gesture to new administration
Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered all flags in New York state to be flown for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Flags are currently being flown at half-staff across the United States to commemorate the death of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29th at […]
NY’s plan to raise $33B for MTA in taxes, fees kept secret as Hochul passes buck to pols
New York State plans new taxes and fees to fund struggling Metropolitan Transportation Authority with $33 billion, even as Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to submit a budget this week is kept secret. Mr. Hochul continues to refuse to publicly outline ideas to fill the huge holes in the MTA's $68 billion, five-year capital plan, and […]