State Governor Kathy Hochul (NY) News

State Governor Kathy Hochul (NY) News


Apr 18, 2025

Hochul Underwater: Majority of New Yorkers Don’t Want Governor to Run Again

A new Marist poll reveals terrible numbers for Governor Kathy Hochul. Her popularity, and that of other Democrats, has tanked.

Apr 10, 2025

Hochul Defies Trump - Says DEI is Staying in New York Schools

President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders (EO) banning use of controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles in any part of the federal government and in any program that receives federal taxpayer funding.

Apr 7, 2025

Hochul Aims to Make Canceling Subscriptions and Memberships Easier

How many subscriptions or memberships does your family have?

Apr 7, 2025

Hochul Strengthens Tracking of Legal Firearms and Ammunition Purchases

Hochul signs bill that tracks legal purchases of firearms and ammunition made on a credit card.

Apr 1, 2025

Hochul Moves Forward on NY Green New Deal with EV Car Mandate

New York isn’t letting up on its New Green Deal initiatives. A plan to force all New Yorkers to drive electric cars is still in effect and moving forward sooner than many think is affordable, practical, or sustainable.

Mar 28, 2025

Hochul Pushes for Discovery Rule Changes in Domestic Violence Cases

Governor Kathy Hochul is sounding the alarm and asking for changes in discovery rules for domestic violence cases in New York State.

Mar 26, 2025

Ban on Facemasks in Public May Be Coming to New York

Governor Kathy Hochul is renewing her push to ban facemasks in public.

Mar 23, 2025

Hochul Gets 30-Day Reprieve on Congestion Pricing Scheme

The White House gave Governor Kathy Hochul until March 21 to end her Congestion Pricing tax scheme.

Mar 16, 2025

Hochul Meets Trump in White House - Again

Governor Kathy Hochul traveled to Washington, DC to meet again with President Donald Trump this past week.

Mar 11, 2025

Governor Hochul Endorses ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Smartphone Ban in New York’s Schools

After months of back and forth and listening tours Hochul is ready to say ‘No Smartphones Phones in School’.

Mar 5, 2025

Hochul Vows to “Lead the Resistance” Against President Trump

In a complete about face, Governor Kathy Hochul anointed herself as the new leader of “The Resistance” against President Donald Trump and saying she “will fight back hard” against Trump to keep her controversial Congestion Pricing tax scheme.

Mar 5, 2025

Hochul Fires Corrections Officers - One hand giveth, and one hand taketh away!

Governor Kathy Hochul began firing striking New York State Corrections Officers (COs) and retroactively canceling their health insurance for themselves and their families.

Feb 26, 2025

DOGE Fires, Hochul Hires!

Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new “You’re Hired” initiative to recruit “talented public sector workers into State service.”

Feb 26, 2025

Abandon Ship: Lt. Gov. Delgado Bolts From Hochul’s Ticket

Governor Kathy Hochul is on her own. Former Lt. Governor, then accidental Governor, and now current elected Governor lost her running mate Lt. Gov. Anthony Delgado.

Feb 25, 2025

Your Nose Knows, But Can You Use The Information?

Governor Kathy Hochul is looking to give police officers an extra tool to determine whether a driver is impaired by marijuana.

Feb 14, 2025

DOGE for New York

State legislators get behind a DOGE for New York to cut government waste.

Feb 11, 2025

Dems Cave on Delaying Special Election Start Date

It appears the plan hatched by Democrats in the State Legislature and halls of Congress to give Governor Kathy Hochul new powers to delay special elections in New York State is dead.

Feb 5, 2025

Shock Poll: Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘Underwater,’ says Siena College

According to the Siena College poll, Gov. Hochul has a negative “39-47%” favorability rating, and her job approval rating sits at “44-48%.” This shows little change from December’s poll.

Jan 30, 2025

Hochul Pushes Plan for School Cell Phone Ban

“From parents and teachers to social justice and law enforcement leaders, New Yorkers agree that our young people succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling,” Governor Hochul said. “Using the insights from my statewide listening tour, this comprehensive proposal to restrict smartphone use in schools will ensure that New York’s statewide standard for distraction-free learning delivers the best results for our kids and educators.”

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.

Daily Feed

Crime

Mother-Infant Daughter Pair Found at Gilgo Identified; No Evidence Linking Rex Heurermann

"Although Tanya and Tatiana have commonly been linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killings because the timing and locations of their recovered remains, we are not discounting the possibility that their cases are unrelated from that investigation," said Homicide Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick.


Local

Brookhaven Town Hosts Free Rabies Clinic, Providing Vital Vaccinations to Suffolk Pets

The event, held at Brookhaven’s Animal Shelter on Horseblock Road, provided free rabies vaccinations to 183 dogs, cats, and ferrets, ensuring the health and safety of pets throughout the community.


Education

William Floyd annual music faculty concert to support student scholarships

The William Floyd Music Faculty Scholarship Concert is scheduled for April 25 at 6 pm, to be held in the William Floyd High School auditorium.