Governor Hochul
New York State has launched its annual holiday donation drive, encouraging residents to donate unwrapped toys, coats, school supplies, and food. In Rochester, the three drop-off points are: The New York State Police HQ on Scottsville Road The NYS Department of Transportation on Jefferson Road 259 Monroe Avenue The drive runs through December 5, with […]
New York may pursue mid-decade redistricting if other states, like Texas, move forward with similar efforts. A resolution introduced in Albany proposes amending the state constitution to allow map redrawing between censuses, potentially in effect by 2028. Supporters, including Governor Hochul, argue the state must be proactive in maintaining political balance if opponents change the […]
Around 20% of public schools in New York failed to meet the state’s August 1 deadline for submitting their cell phone ban compliance plans. The new law requires schools to outline storage rules, exceptions, and consequences regarding student phone usage during school hours. While many Rochester-area schools plan to mandate locker storage for middle and […]
A statewide burn ban is now in effect across New York State, prohibiting brush burning and open fires to reduce the risk of wildfires. The ban, which began Sunday, March 16, is due to warm temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds, which make it easier for fires to spread. Despite the ban, campfires and small […]
During the 26th annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, accompanied by state representatives, fire department members, and families of deceased firefighters, honored 29 firefighters. Their names will be inscribed on the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall in Albany, joining over 2,600 other New York […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Innovation Square, formerly known as Xerox Tower, to highlight what her proposed budget has in store for the region. Gov Hochul talked about her budget proposal which includes a major investment to address a housing shortage across the state. Governor Hochul stated: “Perfect example of the new Rochester being built […]
Yesterday, Governor Hochul returned to New York City to address some New York concerns after the terrorist act in Buffalo. Hochul started the conference with a moment of silence for those who lost their lives to gun violence. Hochul stated: “…it was a case of an 18-year-old male who was radicalized by white supremacist and […]
As we await the cause of the omicron sub-variant in Monroe County, Governor Kathy Hochul reminds us to stay vigilant. In her recent update over the weekend, Governor Hochul stated: “Our battle with COVID-19 isn’t over yet — we must remain vigilant. The vaccine is the tool that will move us forward safely through the […]
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first state budget address. In her address, Hochul stated that there is no money set aside for the new Buffalo Bills Stadium that has been requested from the team. However, Hochul had said money for a new home for the Buffalo Bills would be part of the 2023 […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul held a press conference on the latest efforts on the fight against COVID, as well as vaccination efforts in NYC. According to Governor Hochul, New York anticipates Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5 to 12 will be out in November and that parents should call their pediatricians now to schedule appointments. […]
WDKX Holiday Stream