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Kathy Hochul

Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York, taking office in August 2021 following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo. She is the first woman to serve as governor in the state's history. Hochul previously held the role of Lieutenant Governor from 2015 to 2021 and represented New York's 26th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. Her tenure has focused on public health, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives.

Kathy Hochul Says New York to Mail up To $200 Energy Rebate Checks to 8.2 Million Households — Here’s Who Qualifies
Kathy Hochul Says New York to Mail up To $200 Energy Rebate Checks to 8.2 Million Households — Here’s Who Qualifies
Zohran Mamdani Calls 'ISIS-Inspired' Plot to Attack New York State Capitol 'Deeply Alarming': There is 'No Place for Terrorism'
Zohran Mamdani Calls 'ISIS-Inspired' Plot to Attack New York State Capitol 'Deeply Alarming': There is 'No Place for Terrorism'
Mamdani's Pied-À-Terre Tax Could Backfire on Fake Non-Residents as Kathy Hochul's Office Warns Them to 'Come Clean'
Mamdani's Pied-À-Terre Tax Could Backfire on Fake Non-Residents as Kathy Hochul's Office Warns Them to 'Come Clean'
Zohran Mamdani Calls 'ISIS-Inspired' Plot to Attack New York State Capitol 'Deeply Alarming': There is 'No Place for Terrorism'
Zohran Mamdani Calls 'ISIS-Inspired' Plot to Attack New York State Capitol 'Deeply Alarming': There is 'No Place for Terrorism'
Mamdani's Pied-À-Terre Tax Could Backfire on Fake Non-Residents as Kathy Hochul's Office Warns Them to 'Come Clean'
Mamdani's Pied-À-Terre Tax Could Backfire on Fake Non-Residents as Kathy Hochul's Office Warns Them to 'Come Clean'
Bill Ackman Warns NYC's Luxury Home Tax Will Backfire, Says It Could Lower Property Values and Tax Receipts
Bill Ackman Warns NYC's Luxury Home Tax Will Backfire, Says It Could Lower Property Values and Tax Receipts
Trump Slams New York Data Center Moratorium as 'Terrible Decision' While Bill Ackman Points to AI Race With China and Says, 'Democracy at Risk'
Trump Slams New York Data Center Moratorium as 'Terrible Decision' While Bill Ackman Points to AI Race With China and Says, 'Democracy at Risk'

Kathy Hochul Recent News

Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul Slam FIFA For $100 Train Tickets To MetLife Stadium, Urge Covering Transport For Fans Amid '$11 Billion Windfall'
Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul Slam FIFA For $100 Train Tickets To MetLife Stadium, Urge Covering Transport For Fans Amid '$11 Billion Windfall'
NY leaders Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul, criticize FIFA as train tickets to World Cup 2026 venues could go upwards of$ 100.
Kathy Hochul Pulls Proposal To Allow Robotaxis Outside New York City: Report
Kathy Hochul Pulls Proposal To Allow Robotaxis Outside New York City: Report
Kathy Hochul halts plan to expand robotaxis outside of NYC, in a move that could pose a challenge to Waymo and Tesla.
Kevin O'Leary Warns Mamdani's Wealth Tax Proposal Will Push Residents Out: 'Going To Tax People Into Oblivion'
Kevin O'Leary Warns Mamdani's Wealth Tax Proposal Will Push Residents Out: 'Going To Tax People Into Oblivion'
Kevin O'Leary warned that Zohran Mamdani's proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy could push many residents to leave.
Trump Endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman For New York Governor Race
Trump Endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman For New York Governor Race
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman for NY governor, citing his support for border security and promise to boost the economy.
Zohran Mamdani Has 'Old Ideas That Have Never Worked,' Says Scott Bessent: Trump Still Wants Him To Succeed
Zohran Mamdani Has 'Old Ideas That Have Never Worked,' Says Scott Bessent: Trump Still Wants Him To Succeed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's recent Oval Office visit to meet President Donald Trump, with a candid take on the Democratic leader's campaign, policies and the meeting's surprising optics.
Zohran Mamdani Tells Trump 'To Turn The Volume Up' As Spanberger, Sherrill Promise 'Pragmatism' And 'Prosperity' In Victory Speeches
Zohran Mamdani Tells Trump 'To Turn The Volume Up' As Spanberger, Sherrill Promise 'Pragmatism' And 'Prosperity' In Victory Speeches
Democrats made a clean sweep in the three biggest contested elections in the U.S. on Tuesday. Here's what they said in their victory speeches.
Deadly Bird Flu Strain Detected In Nevada Man: 4 Stocks To Watch (CORRECTED)
Deadly Bird Flu Strain Detected In Nevada Man: 4 Stocks To Watch (CORRECTED)
A Nevada dairy worker who initially tested positive for bird flu is currently experiencing mild symptoms, including "pink eye."
Uber, Lyft Could Gain From New York City Congestion Pricing They Championed
Uber, Lyft Could Gain From New York City Congestion Pricing They Championed
New York City's congestion toll program launched on Sunday, adding new fees for drivers and rideshare customers. Uber and Lyft lobbied in favor of congestion tolls and are positioned to benefit from the new fees. 
'Mystery Drone' Sightings Spark Investigations, Politicians Respond: 'Shoot Them Down,' Trump Says
'Mystery Drone' Sightings Spark Investigations, Politicians Respond: 'Shoot Them Down,' Trump Says
Mysterious drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey and other northeastern states since mid-November 2024, causing concern among residents and prompting investigations by authorities. 
UnitedHealth 'Deeply Saddened' By Death Of Executive Brian Thompson: New York Police Offer $10K Reward For Information
UnitedHealth 'Deeply Saddened' By Death Of Executive Brian Thompson: New York Police Offer $10K Reward For Information
New York police are working to locate the suspect who shot and killed a UnitedHealth Group executive in what they call a preplanned attack.
Advocacy Groups Demand Gov. Hochul Appoint New Leadership For NY's Cannabis Office
Advocacy Groups Demand Gov. Hochul Appoint New Leadership For NY's Cannabis Office
Advocacy groups urge New York Office of Cannabis Management Leadership changes to uphold MRTA equity and support small businesses. Read now!
That Must Have Hurt: Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Owner Slapped With $9.5M Fine
That Must Have Hurt: Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Owner Slapped With $9.5M Fine
New York AG Letitia James secures $9.5 million fine against unlicensed cannabis store owner George West for repeated violations.
Yelp, Google Should Remove Illegal Weed Shops Says Los Angeles Initiative To Clean Up Cannabis Search Results
Yelp, Google Should Remove Illegal Weed Shops Says Los Angeles Initiative To Clean Up Cannabis Search Results
Search engines and GPS platforms like Google and Apple Maps give legitimacy to unlicensed cannabis business in California by not distinguishing them from licensed dispensaries in respective search results. That's according to a measure that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved this week in a unanimous vote. The proposal introduced by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath seeks to remove illegal cannabis dispensaries from Google, Yelp and other search engine platforms, reported Los Angeles Times.The measure also directs several county agencies to compile reports within three months on possible actions to curb unauthorized cannabis advertising in the unincorporated areas of the county. It also says five county leaders are to draft and sign a letter urging several major websites "to voluntarily stop advertising illegal cannabis dispensaries in the County."
Is Mayor Adams' Crackdown On Illegal Cannabis Working? NYC Council Weighs In After 1,000+ Store Closures
Is Mayor Adams' Crackdown On Illegal Cannabis Working? NYC Council Weighs In After 1,000+ Store Closures
NYC's Operation Padlock has shut 1,000 illegal cannabis shops and boosted legal sales by 97%. City Council reviews the crackdown's impact.
New York's Legal Cannabis Market Surpasses $500M After Crackdown On Illegal Shops
New York's Legal Cannabis Market Surpasses $500M After Crackdown On Illegal Shops
New York's legal cannabis sales surpass $500 million, driven by a crackdown on illicit dispensaries. Officials predict continued growth.
NY City Council To Hochul: Stop Cannabis Buffer Zone Loosening Because 'It Encourages Illegal Sales'
NY City Council To Hochul: Stop Cannabis Buffer Zone Loosening Because 'It Encourages Illegal Sales'
NYC Council urges Gov. Hochul to block the Cannabis Control Board's buffer zone waiver, fearing a flood of dispensaries.
Here's Where To Buy Legal Weed: New York's Cannabis Market Expands, Other States Are Keeping Up
Here's Where To Buy Legal Weed: New York's Cannabis Market Expands, Other States Are Keeping Up
As New York City's ‘Operation Padlock To Protect' gains momentum with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams announcing recently more than 1,000 illicit cannabis stores have been shut down across the state, the state legal market is expanding. Gov. Hochul recently celebrated the opening of the 150th Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD), The Robinson's Dispensary, located in Albany. That number includes storefronts and temporary delivery-only (TDO) locations that are open and operating statewide.
New York Shuts Down Over 1,000 Illegal Cannabis Stores, Boosting Legal Sales By 72%
New York Shuts Down Over 1,000 Illegal Cannabis Stores, Boosting Legal Sales By 72%
New York State has shut down over 1,000 illegal cannabis stores, leading to a 72% increase in legal cannabis sales.
New Yorkers In A Bind As Top-Shelf Cannabis Supply Falls Short, Could Home Cultivation Help?
New Yorkers In A Bind As Top-Shelf Cannabis Supply Falls Short, Could Home Cultivation Help?
New York's cannabis market faces a flower shortage. Home cultivation rules and regulatory changes aim to ease supply strain and boost sales.
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