Congestion pricing paused, business tax proposed: What's next?

Governor Kathy Hochul put an indefinite pause on the implementation of congestion pricing and is proposing another tax on New York City businesses to replace it.

Long Island disability advocates protest New York's Medicaid cuts

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to cut down on the number oif fiscal intermediaries in the the Medicaid-funded Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP.

New York to become 1st state with paid prenatal leave for pregnant women

New York is likely to become the first state in the U.S. to create paid prenatal leave for pregnant moms, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Monday.

Gov. Hochul announces crackdown on retail crime

The initiative will include stiffer penalties for criminals and for those who knowing purchase stolen merchandise.

Hochul announces NY state budget outline: What to know

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the framework of a $237 billion budget that includes broad plans to drive new housing construction, address the influx of migrants and crack down on illegal marijuana shops.

What are 'ghost cars,' and why is NYC cracking down on them?

"Ghost cars" are identified as vehicles that have forged or altered license plates, making certain ones untraceable for traffic or toll cameras.

National Guard in NYC subway: When, where and how it will work to deter crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the NYC subway system. How will this work? She spoke exclusively on Good Day New York to explain.

NY Gov. Hochul outlines $45M plan to fight retail theft

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a $45M plan that would creature new measures to battle shoplifting and retail theft across the state.

Federal judge blocks attempt to halt New York marijuana licensing amidst Hochul's criticism

A federal judge on Friday blocked efforts to stall New York's marijuana licensing, as Gov. Kathy Hochul recently blasted the state's legal cannabis market roll-out as a "disaster."

New York broadens legal rape definition to cover various nonconsensual acts

New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: NY Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on state budget proposal

Andrew Stewart-Cousins, the New York State Senate Majority Leader, spoke with FOX 5 NY about Governor Kathy Hochul's budget proposal and how to handle the migrant crisis.

New York governor wants to spend $2.4B on migrants in new budget proposal

The migrant spending plan, which would include shelter services, legal assistance and more, came as part of a $233 billion budget proposal announced on Tuesday.

New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs, a potential overhaul that comes as many states are revamping curriculums amid low reading scores.

New York could soon offer paid pregnancy leave, governor says

If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.