Eric Adams
Policy
Hochul pledges $1 billion to city for migrants
Mayor Eric Adams has been asking for support, but it isn’t clear exactly what New York City will get, especially when it comes to federal funding.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 budget proposal, by the numbers
The governor proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her second executive budget while upholding her promise not to increase income taxes.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
Takeaways from Hochul’s state budget proposal
The governor unveiled a plan to increase education spending and address MTA fiscal woes and New York City’s migrant influx.
Kathy Hochul
Opinion
Opinion: The data is clear - Kathy Hochul must return to the political center
An analysis of election results and two recent polls show divisive issues like criminal justice reform and calls by some Democrats to “defund the police” nearly handed a win to the GOP in the midterms.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul won her election, but at what cost?
Democrats may have kept hold of the governorship, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s weak performance may have lost the party the House.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Kathy Hochul ekes out a victory in the closest governor’s race in decades
The incumbent Democrat narrowly fended off a challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin
New York State
Policy
Hochul signs climate bills, but advocates want more
As time runs out to meet the state’s climate goals, activists say both the governor and lawmakers can act with more urgency
Policy
Policy
New York health officials say they aren’t alarmed by BA.2 – but should they be?
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said Monday BA.2 cases aren’t rising as fast as they are in Europe and the UK. It’s not entirely clear why.
Policy
Policy
Hochul refuses to discuss proposed bail changes in public
The governor confirmed Monday that a leaked public safety plan was hers, but deflected questions about the details.
Policy
Policy
Hochul lifts mask mandate for schools
Starting Wednesday, students and teachers won’t have to remain masked in class.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul lays out her winter surge plan 2.0
The governor closed out 2021 with a new plan to combat COVID-19 that mainly consisted of continuing what the state has been doing.
New York State
Politics
5 takeaways from Kathy Hochul’s first speech as governor
She laid out her priorities on mask mandates in schools, rent relief distribution and ethics reforms.
New York State
Politics
Will Kathy Hochul end the era of imperial governors?
After a century of growing executive control, New York’s first female governor is ready to collaborate.
New York State
Politics
Who will Hochul pick as lieutenant governor?
She’s eyeing a downstate ally, but there are several interesting options.
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul meets the press
In her first press conference, the soon-to-be governor aligned herself with Cuomo’s progressive accomplishments, but distanced herself from his managerial style.
New York State
Politics
How will the Hochul transition work?
There are still a lot of questions about her accession and what happens to Cuomo next, but history may offer some clues.
New York State
Politics
What lies ahead for Kathy Hochul if she becomes governor?
“We all know Kathy Hochul.” Democratic insiders say the lieutenant governor could become the next Democratic power broker.
Kathy Hochul
Personality
8 things to know about Kathy Hochul
With the sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo, New Yorkers are Googling his second in command.
New York City
Personality
The hardest names to pronounce in NY politics
The hardest names to pronounce in New York politics.
New York State
Politics
Everybody just has a great time at the State Fair
Elected leaders do their best to show how much fun they had.
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