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nypost.compolitics6 days ago
Bruce Blakeman Urges Voters to Support His Campaign Against Hochul and Mamdani
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman appeared on a radio program Sunday and called on New Yorkers to back his gubernatorial bid. He linked Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul to socialist policies advanced by Zohran Mamdani. Recent primary results showed several Democratic Social…
nypost.comworld10 days ago
New York Governor's Endorsed Candidates Lose Several Primaries to Progressive Challengers
Several candidates backed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul lost Democratic primaries on Tuesday to challengers supported by the Democratic Socialists of America. Hochul spent part of the day at the opening of a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
New York Postsports12 days ago
New York Forms Committee to Study Possible 2042 Winter Olympics Bid
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday an exploratory committee to assess a New York bid for the 2042 Winter Olympics. Events would be split between Lake Placid and New York City in a model similar to the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
nypost.comsports26 days ago
NYC Announces Free Central Park Watch Party for 2026 World Cup Final Using $5M in City Funds
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a July 19 event on the Great Lawn with capacity for 50,000 spectators. The screening is funded by state and city money and will be open to the public through a lottery.
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Bloombergworld36 days ago
New York Governor Signs Law Restricting Masked Federal Immigration Agents
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation barring masked ICE agents from operating in the state. The measure also limits federal immigration enforcement at schools, churches, and other designated sensitive locations.
finance36 days ago
New York City Mayor Launches Commission on Government Efficiency
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created a Commission on Government Efficiency to review city spending. The new body follows earlier budget measures that included a withdrawn property-tax proposal and state funding secured by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
nypost.comworld37 days ago
Nassau County Executive Says He Will Keep ICE Agreement Despite New State Law
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said Thursday he will maintain the county’s cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation that limits local law enforcement cooperation with federal i…
rove.meworld37 days ago
New York State Budget Includes Second-Home Tax and ICE Limits
The $269 billion state budget signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul adds a tax on second homes and places new restrictions on federal immigration enforcement. The measures form part of broader policy changes passed with the spending plan.
abcnews.go.comscience42 days ago
New York Governor Seeks to Delay State Climate Emissions Targets
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing changes to the 2019 Climate Act during budget talks. The plan would shift the 40 percent emissions cut target from 2030 to a 60 percent cut by 2040. The 85 percent reduction goal for 2050 would remain unchanged.
The Hillworld44 days ago
New York to Participate in Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. The program provides scholarships for tutoring, books, and other educational support using federal tax credits.
New York Postpolitics47 days ago
LIRR Strike Ends After MTA and Unions Reach Tentative Deal
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and five Long Island Rail Road unions reached a tentative agreement Monday night to end a three-day strike. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the deal provides raises for workers without raising fares or taxes.
Fox Newspolitics56 days ago
Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Announces Plans for Increased Interior Enforcement and More Deportations
Tom Homan told Fox News that deportation numbers will rise while border crossings fall, with resources focused on sanctuary cities. The administration is hiring 10,000 more immigration enforcement agents. Homan recently warned New York Gov. Kathy Hochul that federal operations wi…
Washington Examinerpolitics57 days ago
New York Governor Signals Limits on Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state budget measures that restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officers. The move follows a threat by the White House border czar to increase ICE operations in the state. New York officials are advancing several l…
New York Postpolitics58 days ago
Homan Says New York Limits on ICE Cooperation Will Increase Federal Manpower and Out-of-State Transfers
Tom Homan, the border czar, stated that restrictions on local law enforcement cooperation with ICE in New York would force federal agents to conduct more neighborhood arrests and transfer migrants to detention facilities in Texas and Arizona. The comments came after Governor Kath…
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New York Officials and Unions Push for State Funding of Proposed Tier 6 Pension Changes
Governor Kathy Hochul is negotiating with labor leaders to adjust the Tier 6 pension plan amid state budget talks. Local governments and unions argue that the state must cover all associated costs, estimated at $1.2 billion for municipalities and school districts. The proposal ai…