At the West Indian Day Carnival Association Breakfast on September 1, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul struck a balance between festivity and resolve. While praising the state’s Caribbean community and its cultural contributions, she underscored concerns over federal policies she said fuel “fear and anxiety.” Hochul pledged to deepen trade ties with Caribbean nations,…
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…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 17 landmarks across New York State will shine in red, white, and blue on the evening of September 1 to honor Labor Day and the hardworking men and women who power the state. Iconic sites such as One World Trade Center, Niagara Falls, Grand Central Terminal, and the Governor Mario…