What you should know A sharply divided House passed Democrats’ broad social and environmental bill on Friday, a major victory for President Joe Biden as his party moves closer to funneling billions in resources to its top national priorities. The House passed the legislation by a vote close to party line 220-213, sending the measure … Read more
What you should know New York City transit riders got some good news Monday: There will be no fare increases for the MTA for now. Hochul said the MTA will use a portion of President Joe Biden’s historic $ 1 trillion infrastructure bill to make this happen. Federal dollars will do more than keep subway … Read more
Despite growing clamor from advocates and legislators, New York State is unlikely to allocate more money to the Excluded Workers Fund, expressed on Wednesday Governor Kathy Hochul at a press conference. However, the president did not rule out working with state legislators to obtain more money during the next planning of the state budget, as … Read more
NEW YORK – Nearly half of New Yorkers have approved of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s job performance since she took office, according to a new poll. Plus, he could easily win the 2022 gubernatorial race, even if Andrew Cuomo participates. But at the same time, fewer than four in ten New Yorkers say the state is … Read more
What you should know Gov. Kathy Hochul signed four laws on Monday, Labor Day, to help boost workplace safety and put more money in New Yorkers’ pockets. “On Labor Day, I am proud to sign four laws that protect and benefit New York workers. All workers deserve a fair wage, safe working conditions, and good … Read more
What you should know The governor ordered the state to invest an additional $ 1 million in marketing and outreach efforts to boost applications in underserved areas. All tenants who apply are protected from eviction while the application is being reviewed. In addition, he ordered a quick review of the workflow and redeployment of vendor … Read more
NEW YORK – With Kathy Hochul becoming the first woman to govern in New York, thirteen state monuments will be illuminated to celebrate women’s equality across the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday, during her first day in office, that thirteen of New York’s iconic landmarks will be lit up in purple and gold from … Read more