Kathy Hochul
Politics
Siena College poll: New Yorkers cool to Hochul, worry about cost of living
The governor saw a dip in favorability, with many seeing her as out of touch.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul wants to protect Taylor Swift and drink at home
The governor’s 30-day budget amendments were somewhat minimal, targeting harmful AI and continuing to permit to-go cocktails. She also restored a fund for legal representation for low-income people.
Kathy Hochul
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Kathy Hochul is not done talking about crime
The governor highlighted her proposals to curb retail theft on Wednesday.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul touts her housing carrots for NY municipalities
The governor said there is increased interest in state grants to build housing.
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Hochul’s proposal to close 5 more NY prisons rankles state GOP
The prison population has halved since 1999, and staffing is in freefall. But Republicans say the prisons should get more resources, not less.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul finishes 2023 business with no pocket vetoes
The Legislature passed hundreds of bills before breaking in June, and three had made it into 2024.
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Hochul signs Rape is Rape Act
The law expands the definition of rape in New York to include non-penetrative forced sexual contact.
Albany Agenda
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Across the political spectrum, lawmakers are peeved about Hochul’s plan for education funding
Republican state senators joined the chorus of teachers and their Democratic colleagues to condemn the proposal Monday.
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Hochul says alleged Columbia stink spray attack is ‘not acceptable,’ has no plans to visit students at this time
The governor touted action on hate crimes Thursday in Manhattan.
Kathy Hochul
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Hochul’s favorability up in new poll
New York’s view of the governor has improved as she attempts to help Democrats win back the House.
Kathy Hochul
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Hochul quietly set Feb. 13 date for Bronx special election to replace Latoya Joyner
Bronx Democrats plan to nominate local attorney Landon Dais to run in the special election.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul’s ‘placeholder’ housing developer tax break
After her previous proposals were rejected, the governor is leaving the most controversial parts of a 421-a replacement for others to decide.
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Hochul unveils $233 billion budget
The spending plan includes $2.4 billion for the migrant crisis and closes the $4.3 billion budget gap.
Heard Around Town
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Upcoming city, state budgets turn eyes to asylum-seeker dollars
Both Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are releasing their respective budget proposals for the coming fiscal year Tuesday.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Kathy Hochul’s suburbs-approved State of the State speech
Crime is bad! Housing is optional. The governor shied away from bold proposals that characterized her agenda last year as Democrats fight to win back the House.
Albany Agenda
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Hochul ignores migrants in 2024 State of the State speech
Hochul said she would address the migrant issue during a budget speech next week but otherwise did not mention it.
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Hochul’s State of the State: What’s in it for New York City?
The governor’s annual address on Tuesday included 204 proposals for the future of New York. Here’s what’s in it for New York City.
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Takeaways from Hochul’s 2024 State of the State agenda
As the state faces major immigration and housing challenges, the governor launched an agenda aimed at ruffling the fewest feathers possible in a major election year.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Top Hochul aide Micah Lasher likely to announce Assembly run
A Democratic club announcement for a Jan. 10 forum listed him among candidates for Daniel O’Donnell’s seat.
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