Pot advocates spar with Kathy Hochul over cannabis management
A coalition of 18 cannabis industry advocates argues that current regulators are not elevating New York's market to a higher status and urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to seek new guidance from the Office of Cannabis Control with experience in cannabis businesses. requesting that a person be appointed. But Hochul's office countered that the same advocacy […]
Hochul reverses call to cut funding to shrinking schools as she faces potentially tough re-election bid
Gov. Cathy Hochul has now said she opposes cutting funding to some schools with declining enrollment, a move she made earlier this year in a budget that called for spending restraints. This is a significant change from the previous year. Hochul's representatives said in a statement to the Post on Tuesday that the governor no […]
Gov. Hochul suddenly eager to help deport criminal illegal aliens — but wants to keep other migrants in New York
New York's Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul, has suddenly shown a willingness to help deport criminal illegal aliens under the second Trump administration, but not others in her state to help them stay. I'm thinking of doing it. On Tuesday, Hochul held a press conference. in queensThere, she was asked about deportations that President-elect Donald Trump […]
Home care agency exec. accuses Gov. Hochul team of rigging bid process for $9M program
A home health care provider has alleged that the Hochul administration manipulated and selected one company in a backroom deal to oversee the state's $9 billion home health Medicaid program, which is accused of fraud. The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program allows Medicaid recipients to hire a relative or loved one as a paid personal […]
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul Repeals 1907 Bill, Making Adultery Legal
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference on New York City's congestion pricing on November 14, 2024. New York state announced Thursday that it will reinstate a controversial system that charges drivers entering parts of the city. This will be the first of its kind in the United States. Local officials are […]
Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to force NYC casino bidders to move fast or lose their chance
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday vetoed a bill that would extend the deadline for bids to open casinos in and around New York City. “Changing the timeline… would likely have the effect of helping certain bidders and harming others,” Hochul said in his veto message. “I cannot support a bill that changes the rules midway […]
Rep. Ritchie Torres ‘considering’ run for governor as he turns up heat on Hochul — and doesn’t rule out bid for NYC mayor
Surprise, surprise. Bronx Rep. Richie Torres confirmed Monday that he is considering a run for New York governor, while continuing his onslaught of attacks against fellow Democrat Kathy Hochul. In a series of appearances, Torres said he would begin a “listening tour” across the Empire State before making a decision about a possible run for […]
NY Dem Rep. Ritchie Torres dubs Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘the new Joe Biden,’ warns of potential 2026 election loss
Rep. Ritchie Torres (New York) calls New York Gov. Kathy Hochul the “new Joe Biden,” saying Democrats will lose the 2026 gubernatorial race just as they lost the 2024 presidential race. I warned you that this is a possibility. “Kathy Hochul is the new Joe Biden. She may be denying the depth of her vulnerability […]
NYC Rep. Ritchie Torres torches Eric Adams, Kathy Hochul admins after serial stabber who killed 3 slipped through the cracks
An outraged Bronx representative, Richie Torres, accused Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Cathy Hochul's administration of being “complicit” in serial killer Ramon Rivera's murder of three innocent people. Torres said Rivera should never have been on the street, but authorities failed and allowed him to flee. He demanded that those directly responsible be fired. “I […]
Hochul blasts move to cut border crossing hours
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has slammed the Biden administration for cutting back hours at four northern border crossings as the number of migrants continues to surge. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced Tuesday that, in cooperation with Canada Border Services Agency, 38 facilities will reduce operating hours starting Jan. 6, including four […]