New York Governor Kathy Hochul News

New York Governor Kathy Hochul News


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

The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage

The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.


Sports

College Football Future Plays That Will Pay Off

College Football is back and it is time we start to look at futures plays. When we discuss futures plays most times people gravitate towards who will win the National Championship and who will win the Heisman award