Spate of subway crimes prompts Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for change to N.Y.'s involuntary commitment standards
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new ...
To curb NYC subway violence, Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks to expand mental health laws
The move comes after several high-profile violent incidents in the New York City subway system, including the death of a ...
After a slow start in NYS, number of legal cannabis stores skyrockets, Hochul says
The number of legal cannabis stores has skyrocketed from about 80 in early 2024 to 275 by the end of the year, Gov. Hochul ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils plan to tackle subway violence and mental health crisis in New York City
The governor said she is taking several steps to help fix the problem as she believes many crimes are linked to untreated ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand involuntary commitment laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new ...
Gov. Hochul must play hardball with lawmakers to protect NYers from madmen
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing the Legislature to address the terror and mayhem from random violence by the mentally ill — but ...
Hochul says Manhattan toll program to proceed after court ruling
New York and New Jersey officials had opposing interpretations of a court ruling this week, the latest development in a legal ...
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Hochul says 2025 is the year to change involuntary commitment laws
Despite past opposition from lawmakers, the governor once again plans to propose expansions to laws involving involuntary ...
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On Politics: This year will make or break Kathy Hochul
This will be the year that makes or breaks Kathy Hochul’s political career. The Democratic governor, who won a full term in ...
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for dismissal of 14 corrections employees after inmate death
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the immediate dismissal of 14 prison employees after the death of Robert Brooks earlier ...
"Too much time has passed without charges" -Governor Hochul on death of Robert Brooks
Governor Kathy Hochul says it's taking too long for charges to be filed in the December killing of Robert Brooks in Marcy Correctional Facility.The Governor re ...