The Latest Breaking News from Kathy Hochul

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a wealth tax on pied-à-terres in major u-turn

NYC mayor, who has consistently pushed for a more extensive tax increase on the wealthy, hailed the proposal as a victory

The Independent UK · Apr 15

New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-à-terres

For months, New York Gov_ Kathy Hochul has resisted calls to increase taxes on the wealthy, beating back progressives who have hounded her from Manhattan to San Juan bellowing chants of “tax the rich.”

The Independent UK · Apr 15

As energy costs rise, some states back off ambitious climate goals

New York launched ambitious goals to cut its long-term greenhouse gas emissions with clarion calls about saving the future

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again

Williams is the “poster child” for gas pipeline and power growth amid the new construction boom.

Fortune · Apr 11

Trump Administration Admits Major Error in New York Medicaid Fraud Case Lead by Doctor Oz - REPORT

The Trump administration has acknowledged that it made a major mistake in the numbers it used to justify a fraud investigation led by Dr. Mehmet Oz into New York's Medicaid program, a reversal that is raising new questions about the reliability of its broader anti-fraud push in several states.

Latin Times · Apr 10

Trump administration admits Dr. Mehmet Oz made glaring error in fraud accusations

The mistake appeared in comments made last month by Dr. Oz

The Independent UK · Apr 10

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance

In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics

The Independent UK · Apr 10

New York’s Government Is Really Obsessed With Tweeting About Filling Up Potholes

New York’s official government X account, @NYGov, blew up the internet on April 8 when it posted a rather suggestive PSA. The post said, “it’s hole filling season,” which immediately set off a chain reaction of viral innuendo and memes. This was quickly followed by a more straightforward, but still…

The Mary Sue · Apr 9

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

Residents in at least 10 states are organizing campaigns to tax wealth in order to fund schools and other social services

The Guardian - US · Apr 3

Probe Examines Ties Between NYC Officials and Nonprofit Awarded $200M in Migrant Shelter Deals

The investigation has intensified following the indictment of Edouardo St. Fort, a former NYPD sergeant, whose company provided security services to migrant shelters

Latin Times · Apr 1