Tag: Kathy Hochul

Criminal justice advocates are hopeful that as Governor Kathy Hochul shifts away from the former governor's policies, she will do the same for policies surrounding incarceration. Advocates are pushing for policies that would … more: Advocates are hopeful Governor Kathy Hochul changes policies surrounding incarceration

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation aimed at helping people with addiction issues get help, as well as diminish the rate of overdose deaths. One bill will decriminalize possession of drugs … more: Governor Kathy Hochul signs a series of bills that help combat substance use disorders in New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul is failing to answer one question the public has: how many healthcare workers have been fired for not following the vaccine mandate? On Tuesday Hochul told reporters twice she … more: Governor Kathy Hochul has not provided numbers for healthcare workers who were fired, or vacancies created

A meeting was held by the Thruway Authority on Wednesday to discuss a pilot program recently signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The program would install cameras in highway work … more: Thruway Authority discusses details about camera pilot program for speeding in work zones

Governor Kathy Hochul has shared that come 2022, former Governor Andrew Cuomo did not want to keep her as his running mate and planned to remove her from the ticket, according to … more: Governor Kathy Hochul said former Governor Andrew Cuomo did not want her running with him in 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul stated during a press conference in Albany that her original stance was to let local governments hold power over the decisions made regarding COVID. Now, her patience is wearing … more: Governor Kathy Hochul threatens drastic measures as upstate region positivity rates rise

Twenty New York State wildland firefighters were welcomed home by Governor Kathy Hochul after a two week assignment fighting the KNP Complex Fire in California. Firefighters were led by DEC Forest Rangers. … more: Governor Kathy Hochul welcomes home wildland firefighters from fighting KNP Complex Fire in California

Governor Kathy Hochul has been endorsed for her race for Governor in 2022 by New York State Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs. 13 WHAM reports that Jacobs announced his support Monday morning during a … more: Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs gives Governor Kathy Hochul his endorsement for 2022 race

On Monday Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that would allow homeless, elderly and disabled SNAP recipients to use their benefits for prepared or hot food from participating restaurants. Hochul also announced … more: SNAP food stamp recipients will soon be able to use benefits at restaurants and delis for prepared food

The race for governor and what it may look like for Democrats is finally beginning to take shape. Last week, Jumaane Williams announced his creation of an exploratory committee, Attorney General Letitia … more: Democratic race for Governor of New York starts to take shape

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced state funding will allow local governments the chance to communicate more effectively during a emergency response. Hochul announced $45 million in state grant funding has been awarded to … more: Governor Kathy Hochul announces funding for local governments to better communicate during emergency response

Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH, has been appointed State Commissioner of the Department of Health. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Wednesday. With more than 30 years of experience devoted to … more: Mary T. Bassett will lead state’s health department after Hochul appointment

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams ran for lieutenant governor in 2018 against current Governor Kathy Hochul and lost. Now he may be running against her next year for Governor of New York. He's formed … more: Who will run against Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022?

Governor Kathy Hochul attended mass at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn and informed parishioners that God would want them to be vaccinated. Hochul declared a State of Emergency for Monday, when … more: Governor Kathy Hochul attended a mass and said God wants people to be vaccinated

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that $27 million dollars in storm aid will be given to undocumented New York State residents impacted by the flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. The aid will … more: Governor Kathy Hochul announces funding for undocumented residents impacted by Hurricane Ida

Governor Kathy Hochul vowed one of her biggest priorities would be to change what she called a "toxic environment" that had been created under the leadership of former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Former Governor … more: Former Governor David Paterson shares his opinions on Governor Kathy Hochul’s changes

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her plan for the expected shortage of healthcare workers with the vaccine mandate happening Monday. A state of emergency will be declared to employ qualified licensed healthcare professionals … more: Governor Kathy Hochul announces plan to declare a state of emergency surrounding expected healthcare worker shortage

New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has resigned. Zucker will remain on-board until a successor is identified, according to Governor Kathy Hochul. However, the change signals a move away from controversial … more: New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker resigns amid investigations

Local law enforcement are pushing back on the "Less is More" legislation, and asking to be given more information on who will be released and when. The legislation allows for incarcerated … more: Law enforcement say there is lack of communication with “Less is More” and they were not aware of violent offenders being released