Governor Kathy Hochul

New York Governor Hochul warns residents of extreme winter weather during Thanksgiving week.

Hundreds of thousands of low-income families in the Empire States have been helped through the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund.

Free Fishing Day in New York is Saturday, November 11. On this day, anyone in the state can cast their line without the need for a fishing license.

Responding to an alarming rise in car thefts throughout all of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul introduced a comprehensive plan aimed at fighting back.

Beginning on September 13, New York state will implement new enhanced background checks for guns and ammo. This is what you need to know about the changes.

On June 25, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills to protect and affirm the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Last summer, for about a three week period on New York's south shore beaches, ocean swimmers were on shark alert. Six victims were bitten during that time period in rather shallow water, on the white sands of Long Island. This year, New York's Governor Kathy Hochul says that the state parks are ready to take on the monsters of the deep.

People live their lives online more than ever before, and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and State Police are ramping up their social media surveillance.

The minimum wage in New York may increase every year to keep up with inflation.

New York has made changes to protocols in the state prison system and the terminology used.