On Fox 5’s “Good Day New York,” Governor Kathy Hochul said New York’s classroom cell phone ban is already helping kids focus more and talk to each other instead of staring at screens. She said phones and social media are making many teens anxious and depressed, and that the state is taking steps to protect…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned a reported threat from the White House to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in rural broadband funding for upstate communities in response to New York’s newly enacted AI safeguards, which she says are among the strongest in the nation to protect children, workers, and consumers; calling the move…
“Today’s rulings confirm that the Trump administration must release emergency nutrition assistance for the 3 million New Yorkers set to lose their SNAP benefits tomorrow. “No state should have to sue the federal government to ensure families can put food on the table. But when Washington Republicans refused to act, New York took them to…
Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted progress in strengthening the law enforcement response to domestic violence and better protecting survivors and families through significant improvements to training for police recruits and current law enforcement professionals. Beginning January 1, 2026, all recruits must complete a new Domestic Incident Response section of the required Basic Course for Police…
Governor Kathy Hochul visited Westchester County to showcase more than $11.4 million in New York State grants modernizing local law enforcement technology—part of $127 million statewide. The Westchester Department of Public Safety, Mount Pleasant Police, and 31 other agencies are deploying body-worn cameras, patrol tablets, GPS pursuit-reduction tools, and a search-and-rescue drone to boost efficiency,…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new power supply contract between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Alcoa, a leading aluminum producer and one of the North Country’s largest employers. The contract includes a commitment of $30 million in capital investments and supports 500 jobs at Alcoa’s Massena Plant for the next 10 years. …