Jan 3, 2025 · Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she plans to include in her executive budget legislation to expand involuntary mental health commitments and Kendra’s Law relating to court-ordered outpatient treatment.

Jan 6, 2025 · The Adams administration has been convulsed by scandal and rocked by turnover, yes. But the irony of all the investigations encircling Adams is that they – via Gov. Kathy Hochul – may have prompted him to restaff the top tier of his administration to his ultimate benefit.

Dec 30, 2024 · Last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would be “the first one” to call up immigration officials if a migrant breaks the law. In ensuing comments, Hochul said that while she would protect law-abiding undocumented immigrants who have been in the country for years or decades and have built lives for themselves, she would work with federal authorities to deport those convicted of crimes.

Jan 2, 2025 · New census data from last month shows that New York is set to do a little better on the congressional playing field than originally expected. But a lot can change between now and 2030, and concern about the impacts of the incoming administration on the census has experts warning that both New York City and the state need to start preparing as soon as possible.

NY Writers Coalition ending after nearly a quarter of a century of programming Aaron Zimmerman, executive director of the nonprofit, discusses how the writing organization was created to provide workshops for New Yorkers with a love of writing, including those in “marginalized groups.”

Jul 15, 2024 · In political time, the next gubernatorial election is admittedly eons away. In New York, careers can reach their pinnacle and nadir in the time it takes to renew your lease. Absolutely anything could happen between now and June 2026.

Dec 27, 2024 · On Boxing Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed one of the last two bills she had to act on for the year, the Climate Change Superfund Act. It was a post-Christmas surprise for environmental activists, who have been pushing the legislation as one of …

Mar 25, 2024 · Since the spring of 2022, New York City has stood up a sprawling system of emergency shelters and makeshift tent cities to house the tens of thousands of asylum-seekers who have come through the city’s care over the past two years.

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Nov 5, 2024 · This year’s Assembly elections will see Democrats attempt to hold on to their supermajority in the “people’s chamber” as Republicans attempt to chip away at their advantage.