Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped into ICE Monday after a Sackets Harbor mom and her three kids — including a third grader — were released from federal custody and sent home to Jefferson County. The governor said she pushed for their release last month and spoke directly with Biden’s border chief Tom Homan to make it…
Gov. Kathy Hochul is betting big on the future of tech — dropping $5 million to launch AI and Society departments across eight SUNY campuses. The goal? To keep New York on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence while making sure the tech works for people, not against them. From battling online hate to boosting…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a policy change allowing the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) to accept Conditional Approvals from the NYC Department of Transportation as proof of municipal authorization for outdoor dining spaces. The move streamlines the approval process for restaurants and bars seeking to expand their licensed premises under the Dining…
Summary: Gov. Kathy Hochul fired up the crowd at the National Action Network’s Keeper of the Dream Gala, calling on civil rights leaders to keep pushing for justice. Speaking alongside Rev. Al Sharpton and other power players, Hochul honored trailblazers like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm before delivering a rallying cry: “Tomorrow we get to…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against former President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, calling them a “reckless tax” that hurts small businesses, raises costs for families, and shakes financial security. She warns the tariffs could cost Americans thousands, weaken 401(k)s, and drive away Canadian tourists, impacting businesses from Niagara Falls to Montauk. “This…
Governor Kathy Hochul isn’t backing down on crime, mental health, or budget showdowns. In a fiery Politics Unusual interview, she defended her subway safety plan, pushing back against federal funding threats and touting a 50% crime drop since the Giuliani era. She vowed to tackle New York’s mental health crisis, calling it “inhumane” to leave…