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Kathy Hochul
New York Governor Open to Reinstating Mask Ban Amid Surge of Anti-Semitic Incidents
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will ‘absolutely’ take a look at the option.
New York Pushes to Regulate ‘Addictive’ Social Media Feeds for Children
‘Platforms have become media machines—collecting data on users and curating addictive algorithmic feeds,’ Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
New York Governor Unlikely to Pardon Trump, Despite Bipartisan Appeal
If President Trump won a second term, he could not pardon himself for the convictions he received in New York.
New York Governor Signs Squatter Law in Favor of Homeowners
The law is part of a bipartisan effort in Albany to limit so-called squatters’ rights.
Trump Calls Mazi Pilip’s Failure to Endorse Him ‘Foolish’ After NY Special Election Defeat
Former President Donald Trump criticized GOP candidate Mazi Pilip for distancing herself from him during New York’s 3rd Congressional District race.
New York Governor Signs Law Redefining Rape, Praises Trump Accuser
The governor thanked Trump’s accuser for taking on ’those from the highest levels of government.’
New York State Plans to Hire 4,000 Illegal Immigrants With Relaxed Work Qualifications
The plan would allow illegal immigrants to bypass requirements like English proficiency, proof of education, and previous employment.
New York Governor Seeks Additional $2.4 Billion in Illegal Immigrant Aid in New Budget Proposal
The state will be providing a total of $4.3 billion for illegal immigrants.
New Virus Outbreak in China Sees Children Hospitalized With ‘White Lung’ | Live With Josh
A new virus is allegedly spreading in China, which has children hospitalized in large numbers. The severity is still relatively unknown, but some cases...
No Sign of Terrorism in Rainbow Bridge Explosion, Says NY Governor
Hochul says two people died in the blast caught on video footage that was so ’surreal,' it looked like it had been generated by AI.
NY Plans to Teach Students to Spot ‘Conspiracy Theories’, ’Misinformation': Governor
The initiative comes after New York unveiled a plan to spend millions of dollars to expend its existing social media surveillance effort.
Appellate Court Reinstates New York Governor’s Power to Enforce Quarantine Rules
The five-judge panel ruled that petitioners, including three Republican lawmakers, lacked standing to sue.
NY Will Now Monitor Social Media for ‘Hate Speech’ | Live With Josh
New York state will increase its online surveillance for ‘hate speech’ and will confront people about their comments.
Person in Custody After Threats Made Against Cornell University’s Jewish Community: Governor
Officials did not identify the individual.
Public Services ‘At Risk’ If New York Doesn’t Limit Spending on Illegal Immigrants, State Official Warns
New York’s ability to spend money on illegal immigrants ‘is not unlimited,’ the state’s top budgeteer said.
New York Supreme Court Upholds Ban on COVID Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
The health care worker vaccine mandate was first implemented in September 2021, resulting in the departure or termination of about 34,000 people.
