Articles about "Kathy Hochul":

Feb. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens have condemned President Donald Trump after the Trump Administration moved to end federal approval for congestion pricing Wednesday. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed Gov. Kathy Hochul in a letter that he would rescind the federal approval of the congestion pricing program, describing the…

Feb. 19, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The Trump administration moved Wednesday to kill the state-run congestion pricing in Manhattan just six weeks into its run.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) penned a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday saying it will end congestion pricing, the controversial tolling program that charges vehicles to…

Feb. 10, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon New Yorkers who drive electric vehicles will have more places to juice up their cars as more EV fast-charging stations are planned to open soon in NYC. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that 267 new fast-charging stations will open in nine sites within the city by 2027,…

Feb. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon New York's children and schools could lose vital services to support their educational needs if President Donald Trump and Congress approve the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand warned on Sunday.  Over 2.6 million kindergarten through grade 12 students…

Jan. 21, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday detailed how the NYPD will implement a new strategy to place two uniformed officers on every subway car running overnight — an initiative first announced in Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address last week. The latest surge of cops into the…

Jan. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Sam Berger and Senator Nathalia Fernandez have championed a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at protecting mental health patients from sexual abuse by their providers. The legislation, known as Gittel’s Law, was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 21. It broadens New York…

Dec. 31, 2024 By Colum Motherway Union and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition were given a reason to celebrate after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law on Sunday, Dec. 22. The legislation will go into effect on June 1, 2025, to reduce…

Dec. 23, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon At least two high-profile subway crimes rocked the outer boroughs just days after Gov. Kathy Hochul added hundreds more National Guard members to the train system — leaving New Yorkers skeptical of their safety both above and below ground. Quick-thinking police, along with help from the media and members…

Dec. 19, 2024 By Barbara Russo Lennon and QNS News Team Queens commuters frustrated with inadequate bus service can look forward to improvements as the MTA plans to enhance service on several key routes next year. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the upgrades, which will impact 24 bus lines across New York City,…

Dec. 17, 2024 By Jada Camille With a new year comes new opportunities for New Yorkers making the minimum wage. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents hourly in 2025, to $16.50 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, while the rest of the…