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Hochul pushes back on rumors she was asked to leave slain NYPD officer's wake

Gov. Hochul clarifies she was not asked to leave the slain NYPD officer's wake

Hochul emphasizes the importance of checking with families before attending events [ more ]

New York Post

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul defends going to slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller's wake after being told 'his blood is on your hands'

Gov. Hochul faced backlash for attending slain NYPD detective's wake

Hochul stands by her decision despite family outrage [ more ]

Just The News

Gov. Kathy Hochul left slain NYPD Officer Diller's wake early: report

Governor Hochul left officer's wake

President Trump attended officer's wake [ more ]

New York Post

Gov. Kathy Hochul claims National Guard subway plan 'working as expected,' even after man shot with own gun on train

Gov. Hochul defends National Guard initiative for subway patrols

Deployment of National Guard in subways met with criticism. [ more ]

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I Misspoke': NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Apologizes After Claiming Black Kids' in the Bronx Don't Even Know What the Word Computer Is'

Gov. Kathy Hochul apologizes for negative remarks about young Black kids in the Bronx. [ more ]

New York Post

1 week ago

Hochul slammed for saying black kids in the Bronx don't know what the word 'computer' means

Misconception that kids in the Bronx don't know basic technology terms like 'computer'. [ more ]

New York Post

3 days ago

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul flying to Italy, Ireland on taxpayer dime for climate, business events

Gov. Kathy Hochul is traveling to Italy and Ireland on a state-funded trip to discuss climate change and economics. [ more ]

QNS

3 weeks ago

Gov. Hochul initiative targets illegal smoke shops across NYC, paving the way for more closures and hefty fines - QNS

The surge of illegal smoke shops across NYC is being addressed through a new initiative allowing for their closure and hefty fines on landlords, aiming to protect legal cannabis businesses. [ more ]

New York Post

4 weeks ago

Hochul's crackdown means a sad 4/20 for illegal weed dealers, but good news for New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul drives efforts to close unlicensed marijuana stores in New York City, establishing a task force for enforcement and supporting legal shops. [ more ]

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N.Y. Gov. Hochul provides safety tips following historic Northeast earthquake

New York experienced a historic 4.8-magnitude earthquake, the strongest in over a decade. Residents are advised by Gov. Hochul to take safety precautions in case of aftershocks. [ more ]

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New York Post

Running

Hochul nixes MTA's marathon scheme: Letters to the Editor - April 9, 2024

Gov. Hochul vetoed an MTA plan to charge a $750,000 fee for the NYC Marathon, earning praise.

Critics questioned the MTA's decision to prioritize runners over drivers and highlighted financial concerns within the agency. [ more ]

New York Post

Gov. Hochul asked to leave wake for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller

Gov. Kathy Hochul was asked to leave the wake for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller after being there for only 10 minutes.

Law enforcement sources reported that a person inside the funeral home said, 'Get her outta here,' resulting in Hochul being escorted out. [ more ]

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New York City

What's Going on With Legal Marijuana in New York?

The recreational cannabis market in New York has faced challenges in licensing and regulating legal dispensaries.

The state is working to address the proliferation of illicit shops and improve the licensing process for legal cannabis businesses. [ more ]

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New York City

State of the State: Hochul Unveils Her Agenda

Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined her proposed agenda for the State of the State address, including a focus on A.I. technology and addressing longstanding problems in New York.

Hochul's proposal for an A.I. consortium aims to make New York a leader in the A.I. landscape by connecting research institutions and allocating funding for a supercomputing facility. [ more ]

USA TODAY

New York's Kathy Hochul sends in troops. I guess it's OK if a Democrat makes the call.

Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed National Guard to NYC subway for security.

Conservatives criticize left for hypocrisy in response to Hochul's measure. [ more ]

NewsNation

Gov. Hochul responds to NYC subway safety plan backlash

Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed National Guard in NYC subways for safety despite criticism

Hochul prioritizes safety and discusses concerns over subway violence and psychological toll on riders. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Gov. Hochul rolls back big guns in National Guard NYC subway bag searches

Gov. Hochul ordered National Guard not to carry military-grade assault rifles during subway safety bag checks.

Photos of well-armed soldiers conducting bag checks raised concerns about militarizing public transit. [ more ]

New York Post

Upstate lifer Kathy Hochul reveals she keeps second home in NYC

Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed to live in Manhattan, sparking surprise and speculation among Upstate Republicans.

Hochul's team remained guarded about the exact location of her Manhattan apartment, emphasizing her Buffalo residence. [ more ]

New York Post

Gov. Hochul was right about Israel - until the left forced her to apologize

Gov. Hochul made a strong statement in support of Israel's right to self-defense, but faced backlash due to an analogy involving Canada and Buffalo. [ more ]

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologizes for using Canada-Hamas analogy in defending Israel

Gov. Hochul apologized for suggesting Israel has the right to destroy Gaza.

Her remarks drew condemnation, including accusations of justifying genocide. [ more ]

The Hill

Hochul apologizes for 'poor choice of words' over Canada-Hamas analogy

Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized for her Canada-Hamas analogy, emphasizing Israel's right to defend itself.

Hochul expressed regret over using 'poor choice of words' and offered support for minimized Palestinian civilian casualties and increased humanitarian aid. [ more ]

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This Is Not the Wild West': NY Gov. Condemns Curtis Sliwa's Guardian Angels After They Rough Up a Man on Fox News

Gov. Hochul emphasizes the importance of leaving law enforcement to the police and not taking the law into one's own hands.

Gov. Hochul discusses the spike in property crimes in New York and the actions being taken to address it. [ more ]

New York Post

Gov. Hochul says she was caught off guard by Mayor Adams' push for extra $1.6B in migrant funding: 'Already making a substantial contribution'

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she was surprised by Mayor Eric Adams' request for additional funding for the migrant crisis.

Hochul and Adams have a strong relationship despite the disagreement over funding. [ more ]

Cbsnews

New York's budget battles begin after Gov. Kathy Hochul & Mayor Eric Adams unveil spending plans

Budget battles between Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council are beginning.

Citizens have strong opinions about how Mayor Adams is coping with the migrant crisis. [ more ]

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Photography

Gov. Hochul's plans for April solar eclipse: Here's what you need to know

Less than 100 days until New York state's first total solar eclipse in nearly a century

Gov. Kathy Hochul providing plans for a safe and enjoyable viewing experience [ more ]

New York Post

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to pump $40M into war against shoplifting with more than half going to NY state police

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan allocates $40 million to fight shoplifting, with over half going to the New York State Police.

The budget also includes $10 million for improving security around Jewish and other faith-based institutions due to a rise in hate crimes. [ more ]

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Artificial intelligence

A $75 Million Gift for CUNY Dedicated to A.I.

Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed artificial intelligence plan includes a statewide consortium and a public-private partnership with $275 million in state money.

The City University of New York is receiving a $75 million gift and will contribute $25 million to Empire A.I. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses New York City's asylum seeker crisis on "The Point with Marcia Kramer"

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for transparency in New York City's spending on caring for asylum seekers

Gov. Kathy Hochul supports Mayor Eric Adams' lawsuit against bus companies used by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to transport asylum seekers [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

5 months ago

Social justice

Advocates and families disheartened by Governor Hochul's veto of the Preserving Family Bonds act

The Preserving Family Bonds Act, which aimed to address the trauma experienced by children and families in the foster system, was vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York.

The act sought to give family courts the discretion to order continued contact between children and their biological families after parental rights are terminated. [ more ]

www.amny.com

5 months ago