Even though Gov. Kathy Hochul is making it clear that she’s not on board with raising taxes either on the wealthy or on New York businesses, Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants the Democratic-controlled Legislature to side with him instead. But legislative leaders... See more
Gov. Kathy Hochul invited "border czar" Tom Homan to her office in Albany on Friday, arguing against increased federal immigration enforcement and for the release of several detained students. “He came here because I initiated a conversation about our dee... See more
After years of defending the state’s landmark climate change law that was passed in 2019, Gov. Kathy Hochul is now making the case to roll it back — arguing the fast-approaching deadlines aimed at curbing emissions could be too costly for New Yorkers. Wha... See more
Gov. Kathy Hochul won’t participate in New York’s fledgling, taxpayer-funded matching funds program in her campaign for reelection, NY1 has learned. “Governor Hochul's campaign continues to grow stronger and build the momentum Democrats need to win up and... See more
Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed last month that she supports restricting state coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but some state lawmakers and advocates want her to go further and emulate New York City’s sanctuary policies. On Jan. 30,... See more