Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Establishing Carlos’ Law

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Establishing Carlos’ Law

Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at signing bills targeting hatred and intolerance, new education initiatives for people convicted of committing hate crimes in Governor’s office in New York on Nov 22 2022. (Shutterstock) By governor.ny.gov Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation establishing Carlos’ Law. The legislation (S.621B/A.4947B) amends the New York State Penal Law to increase the […]

Gov. Hochul Holds on After Tough Campaign Against Right-Winger Zeldin

Gov. Hochul Holds on After Tough Campaign Against Right-Winger Zeldin

Governor Kathy Hochul visits with elected officials to Fort Greene Council Senior Center on election day of November 8, 2022. (Shutterstock) By Katie Honan, Haidee Chu, Jonathan Custodio, Stephon Johnson, George Joseph, Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Tanaz Meghjani, THE CITY Gov. Kathy Hochul fought off a challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin on Tuesday, although her […]

Hochul Taps Rep. Antonio Delgado as Lieutenant Governor to Replace Benjamin

Hochul Taps Rep. Antonio Delgado as Lieutenant Governor to Replace Benjamin

New York, NY – May 6, 2022: Governor of New York Kathy Hochul attends RPA 100 Assembly luncheon at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers (Shutterstock) By Spectrum News Staff and Nick Reisman Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado as her next lieutenant governor, she announced Tuesday afternoon. Delgado, a Rhodes Scholar who represents parts […]

Candidates for New York’s Next Governor: Who’s Still Running to Run This State?

Candidates for New York’s Next Governor: Who’s Still Running to Run This State?

New York, NY – October 17: Congressman Tom Suozzi Speaks at City Council Candidate Linda Lee’s General Election Kickoff Rally on October 17, 2021 in Queens Borough of New York City. (Shutterstock) By Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY New York had a decade of Andrew Cuomo. And we’re just getting used to Kathy Hochul. Who […]

Legislature Considers a Bill to Get Ex-LG Off the Ballot

After initial resistance, lawmakers seem willing to help Gov. Kathy Hochul find a way to replace Brian Benjamin.

Legislature Considers a Bill to Get Ex-LG Off the Ballot

New York, NY – January 6, 2022: Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin speaks at Vigil for Democracy on anniversary of insurrection at Carl Schurz park. (Shutterstock) By Rebecca C. Lewis, City and State NY The will-they/won’t-they dance of removing former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the June primary ballot may come to a close by the […]

Hochul Honeymoon is Over for Livid Albany Lawmakers

From a prized real estate industry tax break to looser rules that would ease her indicted ex-lieutenant off the ballot, legislators express little urgency to aid the governor as she seeks accomplishments before the election.

Hochul Honeymoon is Over for Livid Albany Lawmakers

New York, NY – April 27, 2022: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during Annual Champions of Choice awards by NIRH at Ziegfeld Ballroom. (Shutterstock) By Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY With just 17 legislative session days remaining in Albany, state lawmakers are showing reluctance to help Gov. Kathy Hochul deliver on her agenda ahead […]

Hochul Calls on Lawmakers to Change Election Law to Replace Former LG on Ballot

Hochul Calls on Lawmakers to Change Election Law to Replace Former LG on Ballot

New York, NY – April 27, 2022: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during Annual Champions of Choice awards by NIRH at Ziegfeld Ballroom. (Shutterstock) By Nick Reisman, NY State of Politics Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing state lawmakers to change the state’s election law and allow candidates on the ballot to be removed […]

Suozzi: “Hochul Disqualified From Appointing New Lt. Gov”

Reyna states that Hochul, trying to cut Albany insider deal to remove her former LG from the ballot is outrageous and the voters should decide next LG.

Suozzi: “Hochul Disqualified From Appointing New Lt. Gov”

Congressman Tom Suozzi speaks at City Council candidate Linda Lee’s general election kickoff rally on October 17, 2021 in Queens Borough of New York City. Congressman Tom Suozzi, common sense Democratic candidate for Governor and his running mate, Lieutenant Governor Democratic candidate Diana Reyna today said that Governor Kathy Hochul should not appoint a Lieutenant […]

NY Democrats Refuse to Back Bills That Allow Gov. Kathy Hochul to Switch Running Mates

NY Democrats Refuse to Back Bills That Allow Gov. Kathy Hochul to Switch Running Mates

New York, NY – March 16, 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul speaks to more than hundred of people attending Justice for Asian Women Rally on Times Square. (Shutterstock) By Zach Williams, NY Post State Senate Democrats are refusing to back legislation that would help Gov. Kathy Hochul to name a new running mate to replace ex-Lt. […]

Here’s Who Hochul Might Choose to Replace Brian Benjamin as Her No. 2

Here’s Who Hochul Might Choose to Replace Brian Benjamin as Her No. 2

New York, NY – March 1, 2022: Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin and Governor Kathy Hochul attend announcement of the completion Taystee Lab Building (Shutterstock) By Bernadette Hogan, Carl Campanile, Bruce Golding and Sam Raskin, NY Post Gov. Kathy Hochul’s team is suggesting she mull over a handful of non-white state lawmakers who represent New York […]