The Latest Breaking News from Kathy Hochul

New York’s ageing prisoners languish with poor medical care and little hope

Advocates in New York hope the case of Valerie Gaiter, who died in prison after 40 years behind bars, will help bring reform

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2022

New York State Governor condemns Salman Rushdie attack

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has condemned the attack on lauded writer Salman Rushdie at a lecture in the state.Rushdie is "on the road to recovery," his agent confirmed on Sunday, two days after the author of "The Satanic Verses" suffered serious injuries when he was stabbed on stage.Hadi Matar,…

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2022

New York removes the word ‘inmate’ from all state law and replaces it with ‘incarcerated individual’

Governer Hochul says change designed to ‘reduce stigma’ and ‘demonisation’ of people serving time

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022

Gov. Hochul declares state disaster emergency in response to monkeypox outbreak

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul, noting that New York state is now home to more than 25% of U.S. monkeypox cases, declared a state disaster emergency to secure additional vaccines and slow the spread of the virus.

Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022

Second death from monkeypox confirmed in Europe as outbreak continues to spread

There have now been two deaths from monkeypox in Spain as the outbreak wreaks havoc worldwide - health experts are warning the public to look out for symptoms of the virus

Daily Mirror · Jul 30, 2022

NY lawmakers call on Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams to issue state of emergency for monkeypox

ALBANY, N.Y. — A coalition of Manhattan lawmakers are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency as monkeypox infections continue to rise.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022

Summer of shark: spate of encounters leaves New York beachgoers wary

Sightings and non-fatal incidents have proliferated on Long Island this year but experts say they are actually evidence of a conservation success story

The Guardian - US · Jul 26, 2022

Lee Zeldin attacker David Jakubonis arrested on federal assault charge

Resident of Fairport, New York, taken into custody on Saturday

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2022

Rep. Lee Zeldin back on campaign trail for NY governor after attack suspect released

ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin hit the campaign trail Friday, hours after an upstate man accused of attacking the Republican gubernatorial candidate was released without bail.

Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022

Military veteran who attacked GOP candidate Lee Zeldin charged with assault

The seemingly drunk man approached the candidate with a pair of plastic brass knuckles with two blades and a cat’s face on it.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022