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(WRGB) — A jury has found one correction officer guilty while acquitting two others in the murder of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility. In a statement, Governor Hochul expressed disappointment, saying, Today, a jury found one correction officer guilty while acquitting two others in the horrific murder of Robert Brooks. While I am disappointed by the acquittals, I respect …

Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman said, “This achievement is a clear win for working-class New Yorkers. For too long, unemployed workers have been forced to survive on outdated and inadequate benefits, but no longer. Increasing the maximum weekly benefit from $504 to $869 is a bold and necessary step forward that will provide thousands of families with the stability, dignity, and financial …

President Donald Trump’s administration has reversed $187 million in cuts to counterterrorism and security funding for police departments and programs in New York state. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday it was restoring “full funding” of New York’s grants under a program established after 9/11 to bolster efforts to thwart terrorism attacks and security threats throughout the country. …

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said, “Part of being a good transit operator is knowing what your customers want — whether it’s even more LIRR service to the Ryder Cup or faster Metro-North trains between Poughkeepsie and the City. With Governor Hochul’s support and investments in transit, we’re able to do both.” Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek said, “Thanks …

With New Plan, Hochul Fast-Tracks Housing Supply  The New York Times Affordable Homeownership Program Expands Statewide  WKTV New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces program aimed at tackling housing affordability  WAMC State initiative brings new starter homes for low-income buyers in Schenectady neighborhood  The Daily Gazette MOVE-IN NY: Governor Hochul Announces Breakthrough in Affordable Homeownership for New Yorkers  Homes and Community Renewal (.gov) Source link

Hochul endorsed Mamdani. Now comes the hard part.  Politico 2025 NYC Mayoral race: Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie endorses Zohran Mamdani  ABC7 New York Mamdani Gets Backing From National Democrats as Trump Enters Fray  The New York Times Democrats are still figuring out how to handle Zohran Mamdani: From the Politics Desk  NBC News Mayor Adams Calls on City Council …

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind New York City mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani, handing the Democratic state assemblyman one of his biggest endorsements yet. In a New York Times opinion piece, Hochul called Mamdani a “a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable” despite previous “disagreements”. The Democratic party has been deeply split …

Facebook Tweet Email Link New York  —  New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday endorsed New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, saying she was confident he had “courage, urgency and optimism” despite their differences. Hochul’s endorsement, published in The New York Times, makes her the latest high-profile Democrat and the most powerful in the state to back the …

Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York  The New York Times New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expected to endorse Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race  CNN Mamdani Endorsed by NY Governor Hochul in NYC Mayor Race  Bloomberg.com Zohran Mamdani picks up New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsement in NYC mayor’s race  ABC7 New York Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani’s bid for mayor  Politico Source …

Trump wants control of 9/11 Memorial; Hochul says it belongs to New Yorkers  New York Daily News Trump Is Exploring Ways to Take Over the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum  The New York Times As President Trump seeks to control 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Gov. Hochul says it belongs to New Yorkers  CBS News White House dis­cussing possible takeover of 9/11 Memorial and …