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February 28, 2023

Gov. Kathy Hochul loses support in New York amid surge in concern over crime and living costs: poll

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is witnessing a drop in support as crime and the cost of living continue to dominate concerns from voters who reside in the state.

February 14, 2023

New York Gov. Hochul expands 12-week paid family leave for state employees

A new policy from Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration will allow 12 weeks of paid parental leave for over 10,000 state employees.

February 13, 2023

Next on Dems' hit list: The suburbs

The Biden administration announced it will require all towns across the U.S. to submit "Equity Plans" showing how they will make it possible for low-income people to live there.

February 9, 2023

New York Republican sues Democratic colleagues over high court vote

Republican New York State Sen. Anthony Palumbo is suing Democratic colleagues over the Judiciary Committee's handling of Hector LaSalle's nomination to the state's highest court.

February 6, 2023

Hochul proposes further overhaul to New York's controversial bail reform laws

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul included new revisions to the state's bail reform laws to remove the "restrictive means standard" for judges as part of her $227B budget proposal.

February 3, 2023

Hochul faces backlash from fellow Democrats over 'unjust' proposal to ban sale of flavored tobacco products

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing pushback – even from her own party – over her proposal to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state.

February 3, 2023

NY Republicans blast Democrat governor's housing plan as 'radical' power grab: 'Dangerous precedent'

Republicans in New York are pushing back against a plan from Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul that would require towns to build more affordable housing over the next few years.

February 1, 2023

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul raises cigarette tax, increases state school aid as part of budget proposal

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released her new budget proposal on Wednesday. The proposal included raising the cigarette tax and increasing state school aid by 10%.

January 16, 2023

Gov. Hochul, Democrats, if you mess with my gas stove, you'll get burned

Preventing the use of natural gas has become all the rage among today’s totalitarian Democrats. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. just proposed to ban gas stoves.

January 15, 2023

Stephen King 'sincerely' apologizes for joke about upstate New York during speakership battle

Horror writer Stephen King offended upstate New Yorkers after comparing the speakership of the U.S. House of Representatives to a stay in Utica.