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August 24, 2023

Hochul presses Biden to fund migrant housing and social services: 'Shouldered this burden for too long'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday called on President Biden to fund migrant housing and social services in New York City amid the ongoing migrant crisis.

August 22, 2023

New York AG opens probe into NYC contractor accused of threatening migrants, interfering with police

New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a probe into DocGo, the third party contracted by New York City for $432 million to care for migrants.

August 16, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul slams Mayor Adams’ migrant response in 12-page letter

Lawyers for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sent New York City Mayor Eric Adams a letter Tuesday criticizing his administration's handling of the migration crisis.

June 23, 2023

New York Gov. Hochul greenlights abortion pill prescriptions for nonresidents

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed into law a bill allowing in-state doctors to prescribe abortion-inducing pills to out-of-staters.

June 14, 2023

New York Gov. Hochul silent as state lawmakers pass bill considering reparations for slavery

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is remaining silent after lawmakers passed a bill for the Empire State to consider reparations as a way to make amends for slavery.

May 31, 2023

Hochul defends NYC controversial migrant bussing program as lawsuits mount: 'They're absolutely here legally'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul defended New York City Mayor Eric Adams' bussing of migrants upstate, saying asylum seekers are "here legally."

May 24, 2023

New York Department of Health to repeal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

The New York State Department of Health said it is working to repeal a mandate requiring all health care workers at regulated facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

May 17, 2023

New York Gov. Hochul: Officials trying to find 'welcoming' sites for migrants in NYC, situation 'desperate'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul told Spectrum News that she is helping New York City Mayor Eric Adams with finding "welcoming" sites for migrants, as the city is at-capacity.

May 16, 2023

Gov. Hochul accused of being MIA during New York’s migrant crisis: report

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being accused by some leaders of the state of being missing in action as the city stares down a historic and worsening migrant crisis.

May 10, 2023

New York Gov Hochul issues emergency order before Title 42 expires, as NYC begins busing migrants to suburbs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an emergency order ahead of the expiration of Title 42, as New York City Eric Adams rolls out his controversial plan to bus migrants to the suburbs.