Gov. Kathy Hochul
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced Adrienne Adams, a Queens native and former New York City Council speaker, as her running mate. The ticket makes history as the first women-led gubernatorial slate in New York, and Adams would become the first Black woman to serve as lieutenant governor if elected. Governor Hochul announces her running mate […]
New York plans to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill residents after Gov. Kathy Hochul agreed to sign the bill with added safeguards. The law would allow mentally competent patients with six months or less to request life-ending medication, following approvals from multiple doctors, a mental health evaluation, and a waiting period. Supporters say […]
Rochester and surrounding counties are under severe drought (D2) conditions, leading Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a statewide burn ban from Oct. 2–15. The ban prohibits brush burning, debris fires, and uncontained campfires, though small cooking fires and backyard pits are allowed. The DEC reports fire danger levels are “high” across much of upstate, with […]
Brian Green will be formally sworn in as Monroe County’s new district attorney on Tuesday, Sept. 30. He was appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul following the retirement of Sandra Doorley, who stepped down months after a viral confrontation with police. Green brings a decade of experience in the district attorney’s office and has recently served […]
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 […]
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