In a recent appearance on NY1’s Mornings on 1, Governor Kathy Hochul reinforced her proposal to ban smartphone use in schools during class hours, citing concerns over student distractions, mental health, and declining social skills. Backed by Tech:NYC, a major technology advocacy group, Hochul emphasized the need to create a focused learning environment and reduce…
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…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that gun violence in communities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative has dropped to its lowest level on record. In 2024, shooting incidents with injury decreased by 28%, with 238 fewer individuals harmed by gunfire. The Governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget allocates $370 million…
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 Announces GE Vernova to Invest $96 Million to Drive Energy Innovation at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $96 million into the company’s Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center’s…
“In the hours since the federal government released their memo threatening to slash $3 trillion in federal funding, millions of New Yorkers have voiced their fears that this unprecedented step would take away their health care, defund their local law enforcement agencies, block repairs to roads and bridges and so much more. “The federal government…
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