Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York’s 2026–27 college-aid applications are now open, including the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the NYS STEM Incentive Program, and the federal FAFSA. Backed by roughly $800 million annually, TAP has expanded eligibility—already helping nearly 38,000 newly eligible students—while the STEM scholarship covers SUNY/CUNY tuition for top 10% graduates…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the early launch of MTA Metro-North Railroad’s highly anticipated super-express service between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central Terminal, set to begin Monday, October 6, 2025—more than a year ahead of schedule. These express trains will reduce travel time to just 90 minutes from Poughkeepsie and under 75 minutes from…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, speaking at True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo on Sept. 7, cautioned that federal Medicaid reductions could shutter hospitals and cost health care jobs statewide. She outlined plans to counter rising costs with the state’s largest middle-class tax cut in decades, inflation rebates, and expanded free school meals. Hochul also…
On Labor Day 2025, five Northeast governors—Kathy Hochul (N.Y.), Maura Healey (Mass.), Ned Lamont (Conn.), Dan McKee (R.I.), and Phil Murphy (N.J.)—issued a joint statement urging the Trump Administration to preserve offshore wind permits. They hailed the industry’s 5,000-strong workforce, largely unionized, as a driver of economic growth, with billions in private investment fueling job…
SEO-Friendly Summary:Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the formation of a new biotechnology-focused Emerging Technology Advisory Board, led by Pfizer’s Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Andrew Baum and The Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Debi Brooks. The board brings together top leaders from biotech, philanthropy, and academia to bolster New York’s position as a national leader…
Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision for a revitalized Penn Station is moving forward, with federal funding secured in April 2025 following discussions with President Trump. This funding enables over $1 billion to be redirected to other vital projects while Secretary Duffy leads the request for design proposals. This progress brings New York City closer to a…