New York Governor Kathy Hochul News

New York Governor Kathy Hochul News


Feb 25, 2025

Your Nose Knows, But Can You Use The Information?

Governor Kathy Hochul is looking to give police officers an extra tool to determine whether a driver is impaired by marijuana.

Feb 14, 2025

DOGE for New York

State legislators get behind a DOGE for New York to cut government waste.

Feb 11, 2025

Dems Cave on Delaying Special Election Start Date

It appears the plan hatched by Democrats in the State Legislature and halls of Congress to give Governor Kathy Hochul new powers to delay special elections in New York State is dead.

Feb 5, 2025

Shock Poll: Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘Underwater,’ says Siena College

According to the Siena College poll, Gov. Hochul has a negative “39-47%” favorability rating, and her job approval rating sits at “44-48%.” This shows little change from December’s poll.

Jan 30, 2025

Hochul Pushes Plan for School Cell Phone Ban

“From parents and teachers to social justice and law enforcement leaders, New Yorkers agree that our young people succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling,” Governor Hochul said. “Using the insights from my statewide listening tour, this comprehensive proposal to restrict smartphone use in schools will ensure that New York’s statewide standard for distraction-free learning delivers the best results for our kids and educators.”

Jan 11, 2025

Hochul Unveils Free School Lunch and Breakfast Program

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a free breakfast and lunch program for more than 2.7 million students in New York.

Jan 9, 2025

Hochul Proposes Tripling of the Child Tax Credit

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed tripling the Child Tax Credit for children under four years old and doubling the average tax credit for all families. Hochul released the proposal in advance of her upcoming State of the State 2025 address.

Jan 8, 2025

Rules For Thee, But Not For Me – Hochul Racks Up Private Plane Miles

Governor Kathy Hochul racked up a boatload of private plane miles while at the same time issuing dictates to average New Yorkers that they should not, and even cannot, use fossil fuels themselves.

Jan 7, 2025

Republican Senators say, ”Wait a minute” on Hochul Rebate Plan

The refund would return about $3 billion to New York taxpayers in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. Those eligible would receive payments of $300 to single taxpayers who make up to $150,000 per year, and a payment of $500 for joint tax filers making up to $300,000 per year.

Jan 2, 2025

New Down-Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers in New York

The awards will help low—and moderate-income homeowners make their homes safe and accessible and provide down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.

Dec 31, 2024

Musk Calls for Hochul to be Recalled Over Subway Safety Posts

Musk took to the social media platform he owns, Twitter/X, and demanded that New York voters “recall” Hochul and remove her from office.

Dec 30, 2024

Hochul Doubles Down on New York’s Green New Deal Laws

New York plans to collect $75 billion over twenty-five years for climate change adaptation from what they say are ‘the parties most responsible for causing the climate crisis - big oil and gas companies’. The bill was carried by Democrats Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council

Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.


Sports

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers

As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.