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NY Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at United Bodegas of America Gala. Video

How New York’s Governor Dedicated Her Speech to Criticizing President Trump — But Received “No Big Applause” A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Muchas gracias. Buenas noches. Radhames, you have been a great friend and a champion of the United Bodegas of America in a way that is so incredible. Let’s…

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New York Achieves 6-Gigawatt Solar Goal Early, Leading the Nation’s Clean Energy Transition

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 17, 2024, that New York State has reached 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar capacity a year ahead of schedule, meeting a key Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal. This milestone delivers clean energy to over one million homes and businesses, backed by $9.2 billion in private investment…

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New York City Mayor Adams and NY State Governor Hochul Announce New Tax Incentives to Build 71,000 Affordable Housing Units in NYC

On October 16, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the success of the extended 421-a tax incentive program, which aims to construct tens of thousands of affordable housing units in the city. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has received Letters of Intent for…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 1 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicare Savings Program, Saving $7,400 Annually

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….

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NY Governor Hochul Champions Reparations Study and Equality at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference. Video

Speaking at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference in Erie County, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices through a newly signed law to study reparations for slavery in New York. She reflected on the state’s overlooked past, where one in five New Yorkers were once enslaved, and celebrated the NAACP’s…

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NY State. Balancing Youth Mental Health, Social Media Regulation, and Constitutional Freedoms in a Market Economy

In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…

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