Kathy Hochul

Bruce Blakeman publicly floated the idea of running for governor after he decisively won a second term last month despite a bad election for Republicans nationwide. He said he’s the best candidate to take on incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul.

Fraudsters who claim they can help veterans access their benefits now face a $10,000 fine. The GUARD Act creates a special fund for the penalties collected, then funnels that money to accredited veteran service organizations.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul called on artificial intelligence companies to implement safety features for users, as a reminder that the AI companion law is now in effect.

Over 8.2 million New Yorkers will automatically receive the state’s first-ever rebate checks between October and November.

In April, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to place a statewide bell-to-bell ban on smartphone usage in all K-12 classrooms. However, the restriction did not go into place until this academic year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York’s new cell phone ban for K-12 classrooms will improve mental health and learning as Long Island schools finalize their distraction-free policies.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Farmingdale on Tuesday to promote the state budget’s investments in Long Island infrastructure, tax relief and storm resiliency.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a new project to overhaul some of Long Island’s busiest intersections. The $7 million roadway revamp aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety.

Last month, the Trump administration ordered New York state to end congestion pricing by March 21. The deadline has now been extended for 30 days after New York officials showed no signs of stopping the tolls.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s closely monitoring the spread of measles, including cases across the border in Canada and one in Suffolk County.