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New York. Governor Hochul Visits Marcy Correctional Facility Demanding Answers Following Death of Robert Brooks and Announces Immediate Corrective Actions

Governor Kathy Hochul today visited Marcy Correctional Facility demanding answers from the facility’s interim leadership following the horrific killing of Robert Brooks. Governor Hochul also met with a number of incarcerated individuals at Marcy who serve as liaisons for the larger incarcerated population and heard from them directly about their experiences. Governor Hochul announced immediate…

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New York. Governor Hochul Announces Enhanced Security Measures and Urges Public Safety Ahead of New Year’s Holiday

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced enhanced security measures being taken this week by state agencies ahead of New Year’s Eve. Agencies including the Division of State Police, New York National Guard, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will have increased staffing through…

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New York. Governor Hochul calls for termination of 14 correctional facility employees after inmate death. Video

A dozen corrections officers and a nurse are under investigation following a deadly use of force incident at Marcy Correctional Facility.An inside source told CBS6 the body camera footage could be released as soon as Friday. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has ordered the termination of 14 correctional facility employees following the death of…

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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Online Safety Legislation to Strengthen Protections for the Personal Data of Consumers

Ahead of the holidays, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative bill package designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. During the holiday season, companies, offices and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information. With this series of bills newly signed by the Governor, New York continues…

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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Students and Teachers From Extreme Heat

New Law Ensures Safe and Comfortable Learning Environments by Setting a Maximum Temperature for New York School Classrooms Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety…

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Keeping New York Moving: Governor Hochul Celebrates Record Single Day Subway Ridership of 4.5 Million Reached on Dec. 12

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Subway had a record ridership of 4,497,599 passengers commuting on Dec. 12 — this is the highest ridership for a single weekday since March 11, 2020. Sixty-seven percent of all subway trips on Dec. 12 were taken using Tap-and-Go payments. “Our subway system is the lifeblood of New…

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