New York State Governor News
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One Child Gets Free 2-K. Forty-Nine Others Get the Press Conference.
Hochul and Mamdani celebrate 2,000 offers as a milestone toward universal child care—but the first phase covers roughly…
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New York Sues Kalshi: Prediction Market or Illegal Gambling Operation?
New York has launched a major legal challenge against Kalshi, accusing the federally regulated prediction-market platform of operating…
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Hochul Accuses Trump Administration of Denying New York Blizzard Aid. What the Law and Official Documents Actually Say
New York says communities documented more than $168 million in storm-related costs after the February 2026 blizzard. But…
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Hochul’s Nuclear U-Turn: New York’s Climate Politics Collide With the Reality of High Electricity Costs
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s new advanced nuclear push marks a major shift in state energy policy after…
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Hochul Orders Statewide Security Boost After U.S. Iran Strikes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is taking “precautionary steps” after overnight U.S. military operations in…
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Governor Hochul Highlights Her Car Insurance Affordability Proposal (Video)
In this video, Governor Hochul discusses her proposals to reduce vehicle insurance rates and combat fraudulent claims in…
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Hochul Unveils MTA’s Record $15.8B Transit Buildout in 2025—$5B From Congestion Pricing, New Trains, Signals, and Major Expansions
Governor Kathy Hochul says the MTA hit an all-time record with $15.8 billion in capital commitments in 2025,…
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NYC Gets Its First “Self-Driving” Materials Lab: Radical AI Brings 100 Experiments a Day to Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York is betting big on “self-driving” science. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Radical AI will open New…
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New York Boosts Hospital Cybersecurity and Telehealth With $300M State Investment, Hochul Says
New York State is putting more than $300 million into hospital upgrades aimed at making care safer and…
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New York Subway Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic Record as OMNY Tap-and-Ride Nears MetroCard Sunset
New York’s subway system logged fresh post-pandemic ridership highs, carrying 4.61 million riders on Dec. 3 and 4.63…
