December 8, 2023 Gun rights group applauds after federal appeals court deals blow to NY concealed carry law A federal appeals court on Friday struck down parts of New York's controversial concealed carry law but upheld most of the ban on carrying guns in "sensitive places."
December 1, 2023 Kathy Hochul clarifies claim of 'filling' George Santos seat, pledges special election A post on X by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sparked confusion online as some users believed the remarks to mean would not hold a special election to fill George Santos' Congress vacancy.
November 21, 2023 Hochul rips TikTok over Osama Bin Laden letter, vows NY social media anti-hate teams won't 'penalize' politics New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped TikTok and other social media for dissemination of hate, announcing new tools to prevent radicalization of young people.
November 13, 2023 NY Gov. Hochul bolsters FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force staffing over 'rise in hate crimes,' harassment New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul says $2.5 million deployment will ensure that the "State Police has a presence in all JTTF investigative groups and areas."
October 24, 2023 Hochul says New York to invest in 3 offshore wind projects Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday her intent to conditionally invest in three new offshore wind projects for the state.
October 19, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul learns of father's death while in Israel, leads to tearful visit to Western Wall New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's father passed away in Florida while she is in Israel in a show of support amid the country's war with Hamas.
October 12, 2023 NYC officials beef up police presence for Friday 'global day of Jihad' despite 'no specific, credible threats' A “global day of Jihad" called by Hamas leaders to protest and join the fight against Israel on Friday has New York City and other cities beefing up police presence and security despite no specific threats.
October 12, 2023 Hochul backs suspending NYC's 'right to shelter' amid migrant influx Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has endorsed New York City's bid to suspend a legal agreement guaranteeing emergency housing as migrants show up in unprecedented numbers.
October 11, 2023 New York lawmakers target 'addictive' social media feeds viewed by children Bills introduced in the New York Legislature aim to restrict social media apps' collection of data from minors, as well as allow parents to opt them out of algorithmic exposure.
October 10, 2023 AOC, liberal politicians slam pro-Palestinian rally amid growing backlash: 'bigotry and callousness' Several liberal New York Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have distanced themselves from a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan.