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Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. Lee Zeldin faces an uphill battle in his “long shot” bid for New York’s top job — but political experts say he has a chance if he is laser-focused on specific areas and hot-button issues such as crime and inflation. “Congressman Zeldin and Governor Hochul are now in a narrative war, … Read More “How Lee Zeldin could win against Kathy Hochul in November” »
An executive from Seminole Hard Rock casino reportedly sent a brazen “pay to play” email solicitation urging associates to put their chips behind Kathy Hochul’s campaign to be elected governor — as the firm makes an aggressive push to win a license to operate a gambling parlor in New York City. “Team, as we prepare for … Read More “Hard Rock, eyeing casino license, put chips behind Hochul” »
New Yorkers will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in the primary contests for governor, lieutenant governor and state Assembly. In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Gov. Kathy Hochul will attempt to fend off a pair of challengers to earn a full term in office – Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Nassau). On the other … Read More “Who is running on the New York primary ballot Tuesday” »
Business owners around Penn Station are racked with worry over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to seize and raze properties in the area in order to make way for 10 new skyscrapers. The state’s Empire State Development Corporation is expected to vote in the coming weeks to approve the plan that officials concede will displace 473 … Read More “Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station plan worries business owners” »
NEW YORK — New York City’s speed cameras will now operate around the clock. Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law allowing speed cameras. to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the city. Previously, the cameras would only operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. Hochul, Adams tout speed … Read More “New York City speed cameras now operating 24/7” »
New York is gearing up for abortion tourism as officials and activists prepare to welcome women from out-of-state in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to eliminate the constitutional right to an abortion. “Abortion rights are enshrined in law in NY — including those coming from out of state,” tweeted Manhattan Borough President … Read More “New York preparing welcome out-of-state abortion seekers” »
The Supreme Court has struck down New York’s century-old law restricting the carrying of concealed firearms, its first major Second Amendment decision in more than a decade and a ruling that could lead to more guns on the streets. Writing for the 6-3 majority, Justice Clarence Thomas said Thursday that the law’s requirement of New … Read More “Supreme Court overturns NY law on carrying concealed weapons” »
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams vowed to stand up to the Supreme Court on Friday. They insist that while abortion is no longer a federal constitutional right, it will be a right in New York for all women, no matter where they live. The state could very well become the abortion capital … Read More “Hochul, Adams vow to protect abortion access in New York, including for women from other states” »
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law Thursday requiring New York school districts to consider installing silent panic alarms to directly alert authorities during emergencies. The systems, which cost a few thousand dollars and can be accessed through a smartphone app, would allow schools to bypass 911 and discreetly connect with law enforcement “so no time … Read More “Kathy Hochul signs ‘Alyssa’s Law’ urging NY schools to install silent panic alarms” »
article A person enters the elevator in the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center subway station on June 23, 2022 in Downtown Brooklyn in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) NEW YORK – On Wednesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the MTA and accessibility advocates had reached a settlement agreement that means that … Read More “MTA to make NYC subway 95% accessible by 2055” »
