Governor Kathy Hochul

New York State Police will be able to take up to 20 days off for trauma after a deadly-violence incident. Passed by the legislature, it's codified in Governor Kathy Hochul's budget proposal.

Governor Kathy Hochul included funding in her state budget proposal for a NYC program for free childcare for all 2-year-olds. The Fiscal Policy Institute says it could help the economy and parents.

Both Democratic Sen. Rachel May and GOP Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay say they're waiting for more details.

After the US military strike in Venezuela, a mix of praise for military, concern for the future, and condemnation of President Trump on how the operation was carried out, from NY officials

Elise Stefanick released a statement Friday saying she will not run for Governor in 2026, nor will she seek reelection to her house seat.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that helps make costs for solar power projects in New York more transparent. Advocates of renewable power say it will help finance projects and retain green jobs.

New York State plans to plant 25 million trees by 2033. SUNY ESF Sustainable Resources Professor Colin Beier says trees effectively reduce CO2 and have other benefits. But the plan has challenges

Governor Hochul declared an emergency over end of SNAP food aid, adding $65 million in aid for food banks. A coalition of groups says it’s not enough. NYS should fund entire month of SNAP benefits.

With funds set to be cut on November 1, New York State has pledged $106 million to support SNAP this week alone.

Local residents say they are uncertain where their meals will come from as SNAP benefits are scheduled to end November 1. Syracuse residents are part of a lobbying effort for state hunger aid.