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New Yorkers could get ‘Inflation Refund’ checks next year, under a plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul
2 weeks ago

New Yorkers could get ‘Inflation Refund’ checks next year, under a plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers could get “Inflation Refund” checks of up to $500 from the state government next year under a proposal Gov. The plan, which must first be approved by state lawmakers, would send out one-time payments of $300 to people who earn less than $150,000 and $500 to families making less than $300,000. The proposal would be …

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Hochul requests federal funding in ‘very productive’ call with Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hochul requests federal funding in ‘very productive’ call with Trump

Politico  

The future of the CHIPS and Science Act, which is funding the Micron semiconductor plant that could bring 50,000 jobs to Central New York, has been in doubt after House Speaker Mike Johnson said at a campaign event for Rep. Brandon Williams that Republicans would “probably” repeal the law. Hochul said she told Trump that the law “is very important …

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Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Transit and environmental advocacy groups in New York filed lawsuits Thursday challenging Gov. The Riders Alliance, the Sierra Club and the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, in their lawsuit, said Hochul’s decision violated the part of the state constitution that guarantees New Yorkers the right to “clean air and water, and a healthful environment.” “The people …

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New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday defended her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers — but offered little detail on how she would replace the program’s financial and environmental benefits. “I can’t do anything right at …

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Collapse of wind farm projects spoils New York’s climate goals. Here’s why.
8 months ago

Collapse of wind farm projects spoils New York’s climate goals. Here’s why.

Politico  

For months, it’s been clear GE Vernova, a spinoff of GE, couldn’t deliver the crucial parts all three wind farms were forced to use. “The bids were so tethered to the GE turbine play that when that aspect of the project fell apart, it really had some significant ripple effects.” General Electric's effort to build wind turbines for large-scale offshore …

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Solar eclipse 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul ensures New Yorkers enjoy phenomenon ‘safely,’ here’s how
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar eclipse 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul ensures New Yorkers enjoy phenomenon ‘safely,’ here’s how

Hindustan Times  

Governor Kathy Hochul has updated New Yorkers on state preparations two weeks before the first total solar eclipse. Solar eclipse 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul is ensuring New Yorkers enjoy the phenomenon "safely," here’s how “The April 8 eclipse is a once in a generation experience, and there’s no better place to view it than in our beautiful state,” Governor Hochul …

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New York governor promises a floating pool in city waterways, reviving a long-stalled urban venture
11 months, 2 weeks ago

New York governor promises a floating pool in city waterways, reviving a long-stalled urban venture

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A plan for a floating swimming pool in New York City’s waterways moved one step closer to reality Friday after Gov. Hochul vowed to fast-track the “long-stalled, much-debated innovative floating pool concept.” She said a “demonstration” version would be tested this summer, with an actual, swimmable pool scheduled to open to the public by summer 2025. Meyer …

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New York City kicks off annual Pride March with new trans youth protection law
1 year, 5 months ago

New York City kicks off annual Pride March with new trans youth protection law

The Independent  

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NY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives
1 year, 7 months ago

NY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers next year won’t have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives under a bill that Democratic Gov. Under the law that will take effect in November 2024, trained pharmacists will be able to distribute self-administered hormonal contraceptives including oral birth control pills, vaginal rings, and the patch to New Yorkers, even if patients …

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New York is latest state to stockpile abortion pills
1 year, 8 months ago

New York is latest state to stockpile abortion pills

LA Times  

New York joined other Democratic-led states Tuesday in stockpiling abortion pills in response to a Texas court ruling that could limit access to the commonly used drug. At the governor’s direction, the state Department of Health will begin purchasing 150,000 doses of misoprostol, one of two commonly used abortion-inducing drugs, New York Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a stockpile of 2 …

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New York officials slam 'shocking' Supreme Court gun ruling
2 years, 6 months ago

New York officials slam 'shocking' Supreme Court gun ruling

Raw Story  

New York officials expressed shock and outrage Thursday at a Supreme Court ruling that strikes down a gun law, warning the move would undermine public safety. New York's governor Kathy Hochul said the decision marked a "dark day" while Big Apple mayor Eric Adams said it "may have opened an additional river feeding the sea of gun violence." Adams, who …

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Early voting starts in New York gubernatorial primary
2 years, 6 months ago

Early voting starts in New York gubernatorial primary

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers began going to the polls Saturday to cast early votes in a primary election that could determine whether Gov. In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Hochul is trying to fend off challenges from U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. On the Republican side, four candidates are competing for the nomination: …

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Democrats face off in last NY governor debate before primary
2 years, 6 months ago

Democrats face off in last NY governor debate before primary

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for election to the post after assuming it following Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, faced off Thursday in a final debate with two of her fellow Democrats, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City’s elected public advocate, Jumaane Williams, who are challenging her in the race. Hochul came into the …

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NY governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle
2 years, 6 months ago

NY governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law signed Monday by Gov. Hochul, a Democrat, signed 10 public safety-related bills, including one that will require microstamping in new firearms, which could help law enforcement solve gun-related crimes. New York’s Legislature passed the bills last week, pushing the changes through …

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New York judge strikes down state COVID mask mandate
2 years, 10 months ago

New York judge strikes down state COVID mask mandate

Al Jazeera  

The mandate had been issued by governor after Kathy Hochul declared state of emergency amid Omicron spread. A New York state judge has struck down a mandate that required the wearing of masks in public places as a COVID-19 precaution, ruling the governor overstepped her authority in imposing the restriction. In the ruling on Monday, Judge Thomas Rademaker of New …

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Analysis: Eric Adams has been mayor of NYC for 24 days. He’s already at a crossroads
2 years, 11 months ago

Analysis: Eric Adams has been mayor of NYC for 24 days. He’s already at a crossroads

CNN  

CNN — He’s only been in office long enough to collect one paycheck, but New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the charismatic Democrat elected on a promise to reduce violent crime and rejuvenate a city, is already staring down a challenge that strikes at the core of his campaign’s promise. Adams previewed the next steps on Sunday during an appearance …

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NY expands absentee voting after defeat of ballot measure
2 years, 11 months ago

NY expands absentee voting after defeat of ballot measure

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers can again choose to vote by absentee rather than face the risk of catching COVID-19 at polling sites through the rest of 2022 under a bill that Gov. The Conservative Party’s ads argued that same day voter registration and expanded absentee voting would weaken election security. New York still took some steps to make voting …

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Hochul, lawmakers weigh spending amid calls for COVID-19 aid
2 years, 11 months ago

Hochul, lawmakers weigh spending amid calls for COVID-19 aid

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Millions of New Yorkers should expect tax relief, thanks to the next state budget, but it’s far from clear how the state will use billions in rising tax revenues this year. The state comptroller, Democrat Tom DiNapoli, and fiscal watchdog groups are urging New York to set aside money to prepare for another economic catastrophe and the …

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New York tosses jail time for most minor parole violations
3 years, 3 months ago

New York tosses jail time for most minor parole violations

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers will be able to avoid jail time for most nonviolent parole violations under a new law signed Friday by Gov. The “Less is More” law largely eliminates New York’s practice of incarcerating people for technical parole violations, including being late to an appointment with a parole officer, missing curfew, or failing to pay fees or …

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Hochul announces Benjamin as pick for lieutenant governor
3 years, 3 months ago

Hochul announces Benjamin as pick for lieutenant governor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced state Sen. Brian Benjamin as her choice for lieutenant governor Thursday in the senator’s Harlem district, where the two promised to work together to address the ongoing pandemic and get COVID-19 relief into New Yorkers’ pockets. The governor said New York will hold a special election in November to fill Benjamin’s …

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With Cuomo under fire, No. 2 Kathy Hochul treads carefully
3 years, 9 months ago

With Cuomo under fire, No. 2 Kathy Hochul treads carefully

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As a chorus of top Democrats demanded New York Gov. “New Yorkers should be confident that through this process they will soon learn the facts.” Then she was back on message, tweeting out the latest vaccine eligibility criteria and plugging post-coronavirus pandemic revitalization efforts for overlooked upstate downtowns “oozing with charm & character.” “Kathy has the difficulty …

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