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Dec. 15, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that bans pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. The law aims to end the puppy mill pipeline—and has long been championed by State Sen. Mike Gianaris, who represents western Queens. “Today is a great day for our four-legged... Read more »
Nov. 9, 2022 By Christian Murray Governor Kathy Hochul brought in 63 percent of the vote in the borough of Queens Tuesday, a number that got a big boost due to the residents of southeast Queens. Hochul racked up huge numbers in Assembly Districts 29, 31, 32 and 33—which include the southeast Queens neighborhoods of... Read more »
Sept. 19, 2022 By Christian Murray Community boards throughout New York City will now have to meet in person. Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted the state’s emergency powers related to the COVID-19 pandemic last week and the change means that all city agencies—including community boards—must hold their meetings in person. The change will mean that all... Read more »
Sept. 7, 2022 By Christian Murray The state’s mask mandate for public transit has been lifted, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. Hochul said the state will immediately end masking rules on subways, buses, Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road. The new policy also applies to airports, for-hire vehicles, correctional facilities, detention centers and homeless... Read more »
Aug. 2, 2022 By Czarinna Andres Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams were at the Woodside Houses NYCHA complex this morning to announce plans to improve the heating and cooling systems for residents in NYCHA housing developments across the city. The plan calls for the installation of what’s called an “electric heat pump” in... Read more »
This article was originally published by The CITY on June 28, 2022 By Josefa Velasquez Gov. Kathy Hochul and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado successfully fended off primary challenges to their right and left flank Tuesday, emerging by wide margins as the Democratic nominees heading into November’s election. Less than an hour after polls closed, the... Read more »
Jun 7, 2022 By Christian Murray The state legislation that aims to ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits is closer to becoming law than ever before. The bill, which has been championed in the state senate by Mike Gianaris for years, passed the Assembly last week for the first time after several failed... Read more »
April 28, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the Q70 bus to LaGuardia Airport will be free for all riders starting Sunday. The Q70 bus, which operates 24 hours a day, connects LaGuardia Airport to the 61st Street–Woodside station with its only stop being the Jackson Heights 74th Street station. Once... Read more »
April 1, 2022 By Christian Murray Several Queens legislators have signed on to a letter calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to scrap her plans to advance the Buffalo Bills $600 million to pay for a new stadium. The letter comes just four days after the governor announced that she would include $600 million in her... Read more »
Jan. 7, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Drinks-to-go will be making a comeback. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that alcoholic beverages will soon be available for takeout and delivery, marking the return of a provision that was popular for struggling bars and restaurants during the height of the pandemic. “We’re… going to do something bars and... Read more »