Gov. Kathy Hochul
New York State is getting new red light cameras. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a measure to expand red light camera programs across the state, aiming to increase road safety. You may recall, Rochester had red light cameras but removed them over community complaints they were disproportionately placed in poor neighborhoods. The new legislation addresses penalties […]
A former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul was arrested along with her husband Tuesday morning after their Long Island home was raided by the feds earlier this year, the FBI said. Linda Sun and her husband, Christopher Hu, were arrested on Long Island, the FBI confirmed to The Post. The charges remained under seal. Sun […]
Applications are now open for the New York State Police entrance exam, part of a $66 million initiative announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase the number of troopers and enhance public safety, particularly in tracking illegal guns. The recruitment drive includes more training academy classes, with testing starting on August 15. Applicants must be […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has unexpectedly paused New York’s congestion pricing plan, set to start June 30, citing economic concerns. The plan would have charged motorists up to $15 to enter Manhattan’s business district, aiming to reduce traffic and generate revenue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Hochul expressed concerns about the financial impact on working […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul just announced, low-income families in New York that are struggling to pay their energy bills will receive a boost with a one-time credit. It’s meant to help them pay down the arrears. The credit is part of a program that was formally adopted by the state Public Service Commission, with $250 million […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during a COVID-19 briefing that she would not extend state eviction moratorium again. It will end on Saturday (01/15). The state is reopening its application portal for eviction protection and rent relief. While the state doesn’t have the money to provide more rent relief right now, people who apply will get […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made her first State of the State address last night. Hochul outlined a plan that includes more than $2 billion in tax cuts for middle-class taxpayers and small business owners as well as a $10 billion investment in the state’s healthcare system and workers to help alleviate the current staffing […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced there is help available for low and middle-income families for heating this winter. There is $90 million available in federal funding for home heating this year. Homes that use natural gas for heating could get $465 if you are eligible. If you use kerosene, oil, or propane you may be eligible […]
After the state of emergency was announced in Monroe County, Governor Kathy Hochul is sending members of the National Guard to Monroe County to help alleviate nursing home staffing shortages. Yesterday, Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin made the announcement for Monroe County in Rochester. Benjamin stated: “We are also looking at more folks of the National […]
Over the weekend, New York Governor Kathy Hochul provided a report on the state’s status for combating COVID-19. In this report, Governor Hochul is now requiring New York State nursing homes, adult care facility operators, and administrators to make booster doses available to all of their residents. In a statement, Hochul said: “With the emergence […]
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