New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs, a potential overhaul that comes as many states are revamping curriculums amid low reading scores.
NY Gov. Hochul leaves migrant crisis out of Tuesday's 'State of the State' address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to deliver her annual State of the State address.
New York could soon offer paid pregnancy leave, governor says
If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.
Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs.
These New York laws take effect in 2024
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
How much New York's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2024
New York State will raise minimum wage to $16 an hour for employees in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, beginning in 2024, as well as $15 elsewhere in the state.
New York commission to consider reparations for slavery
New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
Suozzi has 'something to offer' as he kicks off congressional comeback
Over the weekend, Tom Suozzi kicked off what he hopes will be his congressional comeback.
Gov. Hochul calls on colleges to address antisemitism on campus
Hochul said she has spoken to chancellors of the State University of New York and City University of New York public college systems who she said confirmed "that calling for genocide of any group" or tolerating antisemitism violates codes of conduct on their campuses "and would lead to swift disciplinary action."
Man fires shotgun outside Albany Jewish temple, Hochul places officials on 'high alert'
Police say a man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in Albany and shouted "Free Palestine" as he was taken into custody.
NY Special Election: Gov. Hochul stands firm, Suozzi apologizes for past remarks
It’s been over a year since Gov. Hochul beat Tom Suozzi in the gubernatorial primary, but she has not forgotten the somewhat personal attacks he made against her during the campaign.
NY gov vows to tackle online hate amid rise in antisemetism, anti-Muslim threats
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is implementing new measures to reign in potentially dangerous posts and stories as online threats continue to rise.
Weather system predicted to cause delays ahead of busy week for holiday travel
Governor Hochul warned travelers of a Lake Effect Snowstorm in Upstate New York later this week, directing all state agencies from Homeland Security, DOT, to Thruway Authority to be prepared.
NY's Clean Slate Act, automatically sealing old criminal records, signed into law
New Yorkers who've committed crimes in the past will get their criminal records automatically sealed if they stay out of trouble for a certain period of time under a long-awaited bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday.
Cuomo urges NY Gov. Hochul to deploy National Guard amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war protests
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to deploy the National Guard to protect Jews amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. "I don't think we're doing enough," he said.
Antisemitism policies at public NY city colleges will be reviewed: Gov. Hochul
Antisemitism policies at New York City colleges will be reviewed amid ongoing campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
New York taxpayers will cover costs of governor's trip to wartime Israel
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says taxpayers will cover the costs of her recent visit to wartime Israel.
New York selects 3 offshore wind projects as it transitions to renewable energy
New York will invest in three offshore wind projects as the state tries to meet its ambitious timetable to transition to renewable energy sources.
New York governor begins trip in Israel, plans to meet families
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul arrived in Israel on Wednesday to begin a trip intended to show support for the country during its war with Hamas.
Gov. Hochul says she will travel to Israel on a 'solidarity mission'
Hochul's announced trip comes as President Joe Biden plans to travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership.