Will Gov. Kathy Hochul attempt to update decades-old NYS school aid formula?
Foundation Aid is the single-largest source of financial support for public schools in the state, sending billions of dollars to Nassau and Suffolk counties alone.
Hochul's proposed $400M Albany investment could have ripple effects beyond
A proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul to invest $400 million to bolster Albany with a refurbished state museum and the rehab of vacant properties could have ripple effects beyond the capital city.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gives State of the State address with focus on affordability, public safety
Churchill: Kathy Hochul comes to Albany's rescue
Albany $400 Million” doesn’t have quite the same ring as “Buffalo Billion,” so maybe we should call Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to spend big on the city the “Albany Rescue Plan.” The proposed spending package,
Governor Hochul proposes $400 million for Albany downtown revitalization
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $400 million investment to revitalize Albany's downtown core, aiming to boost economic and community developmen
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $1B income tax cut as she makes post-election affordability push
ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to cut state income taxes by $1 billion over the next two years — part of an agenda aimed at combating voters’ economic concerns that helped deliver President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. The Democratic governor is also trying to improve her own political standing ahead of her 2026 reelection.
Hochul proposes $400M to bolster projects, fight crime in Albany
Redeveloping the Livingston Avenue Bridge: With the current train bridge in decay, a new lift-style bridge is slated to eventually be completed by the cities of Albany and Rensselaer. The project already gained $215 million of federal funding in October.
New York governor pushes ‘affordability agenda’ as Democrats regroup after election losses
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students pursuing associates degrees in certain high-demand fields.
New York schools could ban cellphones soon. Here's why Gov. Kathy Hochul changed her mind.
NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next week. A cellphone ban would alleviate concerns over students getting too distracted and make schools safer, Hochul said in an exclusive interview Thursday with CBS News New York.
Facing political headwinds, Kathy Hochul zooms in on affordability
The New York governor, who delivers her State of the State address Tuesday, must turn around her poll numbers ahead of next year’s reelection.
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers State of the State address in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul will take a look back at the past year in New York during her State of the State address Wednesday. Hochul is expected to start the state’s 57th annual address around 1 p.m. in Albany.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $1B middle-class tax cut in her State of State address
The governor also said the state will take steps that could lead to the first expansion of nuclear power in decades.