Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” with Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Symone Sanders Townsend, MSNBC: Well, President Donald Trump just defended his tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, saying online in part, quote, “Will there be…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to reform New York’s discovery laws has garnered the backing of district attorneys statewide, who argue that the proposed changes are crucial for improving justice and reducing recidivism. The plan aims to address procedural delays and prevent cases from being dismissed on technicalities, ensuring that victims receive justice and criminals are…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recovered over 300 stolen vehicles, parts, and services valued at $11 million in 2024. The DMV’s efforts included helping consumers regain vehicle titles and obtaining refunds from dishonest auto dealers and repair shops. Governor Hochul emphasized the state’s commitment to consumer…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a historic $75 million investment in her FY 2026 Executive Budget to modernize the Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) on Staten Island. This initiative, led by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), will establish a cutting-edge Genomic Core Facility to enhance research and…
Governor Hochul Releases New York’s First Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators Governor Kathy Hochul … announced the release of New York’s first ‘Media Literacy’ toolkit for educators. Following a surge in online hate speech in November 2023 and after it was revealed that the perpetrator of the Tops mass shooting in Buffalo was radicalized online, Governor Hochul directed the…
As part of her 2025 State of the State agenda, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed creating the nation’s first-ever Crime Analysis Joint Special Operations Command (CA-JSOC) Headquarters to help fight crime and coordinate intelligence sharing among hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement entities. Governor Hochul will propose expanded support for intelligence and agency…