Politics Jun 17 WATCH: NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander, Gov. Hochul speak after Lander’s arrest at an immigration court By Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press
Politics Jun 12 WATCH: Governors from NY, IL and MN testify at hearing on ‘sanctuary’ policies and immigration Republican lawmakers clashed repeatedly with the Democratic governors, as the daylong hearing turned into a yelling match at multiple moments. By Joey Cappelletti, David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Nation Mar 18 Watch 7:38 New York Gov. Hochul on recruiting fired federal workers and pushing back against Trump As President Trump’s cost-cutting agenda continues through the government, Democratic governors are looking to recruit fired federal workers to their states. The state of New York launched a campaign for those impacted by DOGE cuts. Amna Nawaz discussed the effort,… By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz
Politics Feb 20 WATCH: New York Gov. Hochul holds briefing as she weighs removing Mayor Eric Adams from office Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she won't immediately remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but will instead push for increased oversight of City Hall as he faces intense scrutiny over his bribery case and his relationship… By Anthony Izaguirre, Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Politics Feb 18 New York’s governor meets state political leaders as she considers removing Mayor Eric Adams from office The governor's scheduled meetings in New York City on Tuesday come as Adams, a Democrat, faces intense pressure to step down over criticism that he has lost the ability to independently govern the city. By Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press
Jun 20 New York expands parental control over children’s ‘addictive’ social media feeds By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Under the legislation, feeds on apps like TikTok and Instagram would be limited for people under age 18 to posts from accounts they follow, rather than content suggested by an automated algorithm. It would also block platforms from sending minors… Continue reading
Jun 05 New York pauses plan to charge big tolls to drive into core of Manhattan By Jake Offenhartz, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press New York is indefinitely delaying implementation of a plan to charge motorists big tolls to enter the core of Manhattan. Continue reading
Mar 19 Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America The order signed Tuesday is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's mission to bolster reproductive rights at a time when its restricted in other parts of the country. Continue reading
Mar 18 New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the review Monday, eager to find ways to speed up license processing times and allow legal businesses to open faster. Continue reading
Jan 30 New York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contact By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Continue reading