The Latest Breaking News from Kathy Hochul

New York will build first major new US nuclear power plant in over 15 years

Governor says plant upstate is ‘a critical energy initiative’ while renewable energy groups slammed the decision

The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2025

New York's making a new nuclear-power facility, the country's first major one in over 15 years

Governor pushes for 1 gigawatt of additional nuclear power.

Fortune · Jun 23, 2025

‘The risk is the lure’: subway surfing in New York City continues to claim young lives

Social media popularizes the deadly activity, and an 1847 law stymies families who try to hold the city to account

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2025

Democratic governor Walz draws fire over ‘Gestapo’ crack in House hearing over ‘sanctuary states’

Hearing part of Republican effort to use voters’ worries about immigration and crime for their political benefit

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Democratic governors will defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel

Republicans in Congress are calling several Democratic governors to Washington to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

At the races: Big, beautiful bickering - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the GOP budget and more campaign bids.

Roll Call · Jun 5, 2025

Democrats are scared of Andrew Cuomo

Many Democrats think Cuomo is a lock to win the mayor's race and they don't want to invite his wrath

Salon · Jun 4, 2025

New York Lt. Gov. Delgado challenging boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in 2026 - Roll Call

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is challenging his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the Democratic primary next year.

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025

How Trump and Williams reviving Constitution Pipeline may result in another New York gas pipeline instead

Williams Cos. is resurrecting the previously killed Constitution Pipeline and Northeast Supply Enhancement projects two months after President Trump first started pushing for Constitution's revival.

Fortune · May 30, 2025

Transportation Sec. Pleads With Liberals to 'Clean Up' Public Transportation, Gets Ridiculed: 'It's Literally Your Job'

Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy, who first gained national attention as a "Real World: Boston" cast member, said liberals should clean the subways if they want more people to use them.

Latin Times · May 29, 2025