Governor Kathy Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul declared October as College Application Month, waiving application fees at nearly 130 colleges statewide, including SUNY, CUNY, and private schools. Fee waivers save students $50–$90 per application and are available mostly from October 1 to early November, with some schools offering them year-round. In addition, applications are open for 2026–2027 financial aid: […]
Monroe County will receive over $6.3 million through New York’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative to address violent crime, particularly gun violence. The Rochester Police Department, Monroe County DA’s Office, Probation Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Greece Police Department will each receive a portion to support efforts such as overtime, equipment upgrades, personnel, and training. […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the Essential Plan Cooling Program, a new initiative to help New Yorkers with persistent asthma stay safe during extreme summer heat. Program Overview: What it offers: Free air conditioners. Who it’s for: New Yorkers enrolled in the state’s Essential Plan who also have persistent asthma. Why it matters: High temperatures can worsen asthma symptoms and pose […]
President Donald Trump met with New York Governor Kathy Hochul at the White House on Friday to discuss key infrastructure issues, including a natural gas pipeline and congestion pricing in New York City. The Constitution natural gas pipeline, previously blocked in 2020 over water permit concerns, is back on the table, with Trump claiming it […]
Both sides have reached a tentative agreement to address the concerns of correction officers, as confirmed by Governor Kathy Hochul’s office. This follows an 11-day walkout at 36 facilities, where officers protested unbearable working conditions despite lacking the authority to strike. A special mediator was brought in to facilitate negotiations. Under the agreement, workers are […]
As part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget, the odor of marijuana could be used as probable cause for police officers to search a vehicle or order a drug test if a driver is suspected of being under the influence. Legal Concerns Matt Winchell, an associate attorney at Tully Rinckey, warns that this policy could […]
The Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY, shared details about its upcoming $100 million Tropics Exhibit and entry plaza project, which will complete Phase II of the zoo’s capital improvements. County Executive Adam Bello announced that CambridgeSeven, a national architecture firm, will design the project, which includes a 22,000-square-foot entry plaza with education, classroom, and […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $110 million initiative to expand childcare access across New York State, focusing on constructing new childcare centers and renovating existing ones to address statewide childcare deserts. The plan, announced ahead of her upcoming State of the State Address, includes additional measures to tackle staffing shortages and improve access. Key […]
New York State has announced $51 million in grants to support affordable homeownership, benefiting nearly 1,100 households. Governor Kathy Hochul’s office stated the funds would assist low- and moderate-income families with home repairs, safety upgrades, accessibility modifications, replacement of manufactured homes, and down payment assistance for first-time buyers. The grants, administered by New York State […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated the termination of 14 staff members accused of fatally assaulting Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for a Monroe County assault, died on December 10, 2024, following an alleged “use-of-force” incident with correctional officers the previous day. The governor expressed […]
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