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Hochul, Looking to 2026, Pushed to Weaken Oversight of Religious Schools
Changing a law that chiefly affects all-boys Hasidic Jewish schools, known as yeshivas, has been a top priority among leaders ...
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Fixes in Hochul’s budget can curb crime and aid the mentally ill — IF cops, judges, DAs do their jobs
The legislative fixes Gov. Kathy Hochul got lawmakers to agree to in the budget they’re passing this week won’t fully solve New York’s troubles with crime and mental illness — ...
Millions of New York residents to get ‘inflation refund’ checks — here’s how much you can expect to receive
Roughly 8.2 million tax filers are expected to qualify for the relief payments, which will cost the state approximately $2 ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces reforms in 2026 state budget to improve discovery process
The reforms are intended to streamline New York’s discovery laws by, among other things, preventing cases from being thrown ...
New York to deliver major financial relief to residents—Here’s who qualifies and how to receive it
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a series of major initiatives as part of the state’s 2026 budget, including ...
Gov. Hochul says New York State cannot fill in when federal government makes cuts
The City of Syracuse may end up $30 million short on a promise to revitalize the old 15th Ward as Republicans in Washington ...
Gov. Hochul announces $4.5M to establish youth mental illness teams, including one on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $4.5 million in state funding to establish new Youth Assertive ...
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New state formula means $314 million less for NYC schools, but city still gets Foundation Aid hike
A formula once considered among the most progressive in the nation is now being dismantled,” one advocacy group said. City ...
NY budget includes several provisions benefiting lawmakers
Incumbent Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, poised to win big in this year's budget ...
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New York faces double squeeze as federal budget cuts LIHEAP and state budget leaves out HEAT Act
"I can't stand here and commit that we're going to be able to backfill every dollar that's lost from the federal government," ...
Gov. Hochul fully funds Upstate ER overhaul ask after seeing current facility firsthand
Gov. Kathy Hochul originally committed to less than half of what SUNY Upstate University Hospital wanted to build a new state of the art emergency department; a ...
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New York Discovery Law reforms: What’s changing?
Governor Hochul announces changes to New York Discovery Law to balance public safety and due process under the FY26 budget.