The Latest Breaking News from Kathy Hochul

New York governor considers face-mask ban on subway to deter crime

Kathy Hochul has not shared policy details or exemptions but said she is motivated by alleged antisemitic attacks

The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2024

NY governor's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest

A new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to ban masks on the New York subway is drawing pushback from disability advocates and civil liberties, who say the measure could violate the right to protest anonymously

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

Reacting to Supreme Court ruling, governor wrongly says Buffalo supermarket killer used bump stock

Around an hour after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ban on bump stocks, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrongly said a gunman who carried out a racist massacre in her hometown of Buffalo had used the gun accessory that can allow semiautomatic rifles to shoot as fast as a…

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

Rep. Tenney Urges Gov. Hochul To Pardon Trump

Rep. Tenney urges Gov. Hochul to pardon Trump, citing concerns about justice system credibility. Trump faces charges related to falsifying business records.

Top News · Jun 13, 2024

New York transit chief says agency must shrink subway improvements following nixed congestion toll

The head of New York's transit authority says the agency will have to cut back its plans for maintaining and improving its subways, buses and commuter rail

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

New York passes laws protecting kids from addictive social media content

Legislation will limit children’s exposure to computer algorithmic social media feeds and protect their privacy

The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2024

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

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending 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

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2024

Wendell Pierce alleges he was denied rental apartment because he is Black

The Tony award winner says ‘Racism and bigots are real’ after being turned down by landlord in Harlem

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2024

Why did New York halt the congestion charge plan?

New York would have been the first US city to impose congestion charges

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2024

New York governor pushes for tax increase after nixing toll program in Manhattan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to raise taxes on businesses in the city to close a big budget gap that emerged after she halted a plan to charge drivers a toll to enter the center of Manhattan

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024