Hochul looks to raise retirement age for New York State Police to bolster ranks
Despite New Yorkers expressing concerns about their safety, police departments are struggling to recruit and retain officers.
New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
New York Republicans criticize Hochul over expensive spending plans in new budget
Hochul revealed her 2026 budget for the state on Tuesday afternoon, showing an $8.6 billion increase in spending — a 3.6% ...
New York schools may implement cellphone ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
New York City’s Migrant Crisis Won’t Get New Funding From Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a ...
New York Gov. Hochul orders flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration amid mourning period for Jimmy Carter
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined a trio of Democrat governors and a slew of Republican governors in ordering flags to fly at ...
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has suggested a potential cellphone ban in New York schools from the start of fall 2025.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul’s ‘BABY Benefit’ would provide $1.2K to struggling New Yorkers building families
The BABY benefit is just one of various proposals in Hochul’s budget designed to aid child-rearing New Yorkers, including an ...
Hochul punts NY reparations commission in new budget, but adds $5M to cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a one-year extension on her New York reparations commission, adding $5 million to the ...
Racehorse injuries: Hochul's budget calls for new tech to help prevent them
An advanced imaging system would be located at the Cornell University Ruffian Equine Specialists veterinary facility adjacent ...
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New York state legislators considering Governor Hochul's budget, support 'bell-to-bell' phone ban
After New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal this week, local state lawmakers appear to be ...
Firefighters Association of the State of New York lays out legislative agenda, from workers' comp to PFAS in equipment
Firefighters spoke Saturday with legislators preparing to engage in negotiations with Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of the April 1 ...