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New York News: Governor Hochul Appoints New Judges to State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department

Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed three judges to the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. These appointees are distinguished by their extensive legal experience and diverse backgrounds, reflecting the Governor’s dedication to a judiciary that represents New York’s diverse population. The newly appointed judges bring decades of expertise and a deep…

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NY Governor Hochul Commits $12.5 Million to Dominican Arts and Culture Center in Northern Manhattan

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $12.5 million investment to create the Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture in northern Manhattan, spearheaded by the Dominican Studies Institute at City College of New York. The new center will include a museum, theater, children’s library, and an oral history project, all focused on celebrating and preserving…

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Governor Hochul Enhances Online Safety for NY Students

Governor Hochul Advances Efforts to Keep New York Students Safe Online Governor Kathy Hochul today met with State Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa and leaders from the State Education Department to discuss the ongoing development of a ‘Media Literacy’ toolkit for educators to help teach students how to spot mis/dis/mal-information online. Following a surge in online…

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Big New York News: Governor Hochul Discusses Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Business Investments at Aspen Institute

During her discussion at the the Aspen Institute Hurst Lecture Series,, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the need for improved public safety and infrastructure, particularly in making the subway system safer. She highlighted the urgent requirement for more housing in New York, along with investments in education and workforce development to create opportunities for residents. Additionally,…

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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Advancing New York’s Leading Social Media Laws

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act to combat addictive social media feeds and protect children online, with Attorney General James leading the rulemaking process. These efforts are advancing a national dialogue on youth mental health and social media, prompting…

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New Oyster Reef Project Launches in Jamaica Bay, New York

NY State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new oyster reef project at the eastern end of Jamaica Bay, bordering Nassau and Queens counties.As part of the Billion Oyster Project’s work in the area, 50,000 one-year-old oysters were deployed today to reach the goal of adding approximately 20 million oysters to the reef. The final oyster deployment…

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