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.
Pro-Palestinian rallies planned across NYC; NYPD ramps up security
The NYPD is positioning itself to be ready for what could be a much larger, much tenser demonstration in Times Square.
NYC migrant crisis: Hochul backs suspension of 'right to shelter'
NYC officials have been trying to roll back the city's "right to shelter" rule following the arrival of over 120,000 migrants since last year.
Adams, Hochul join thousands at East Side rally supporting Israel
Thousands of people attended a "Stand with Israel" vigil and rally near the United Nations on Tuesday.
New York State police monitor online threats as lawmakers return from Israel
Some local lawmakers and candidates are heading back to New York after taking cover in Israel over the weekend.
Hochul announces thousands of jobs for Venezuelan migrants
18,000 jobs are being offered by nearly 400 employers to work-eligible Venezuelan migrants.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praises Mayor Adams, Hochul for pressuring Biden on migrant crisis
“This is unsustainable, and those are the words of your mayor," Governor Abbott said about Mayor Adams.
Gov. Hochul reacts to Target pulling out of Harlem
The Governor says local municipalities have the support of the state, but indicated City Hall has to find the solution.
Hochul calls on National Guard to help Venezuelans apply for work authorization
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called up 150 members of the National Guard to help asylum seekers and migrants apply for work authorization.
NYC migrants face shelter limits as agencies tighten belts
City officials have told some adult migrants that they have hit the 60-day limit for staying in the city's shelter system.
Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
The move means hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans already living in the United States, who arrived before July 31, can live and work in the country legally if they register within 18 months.
NYC migrant crisis: Hochul says she had 'productive' talk with Biden
President Biden met with Governor Hochul, but did not meet with Mayor Eric Adams, amid public spats over the federal response to the migrant crisis.