Tag: New York State

5 Takeaways From Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address

The governor of New York described a state that was struggling with crime, the cost of living and a mental health crisis as she laid out her goals for the year.

New York A.G. Seeks $370 Million From Trump After Civil Fraud Trial

The penalty was well over the $250 million that the attorney general, Letitia James, had estimated in the fall of 2022, when she sued the former president.

As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading

New York State ranks 32nd in reading proficiency. The governor is proposing changes to literacy education to address that.

How Will New York Deal With Its Housing Crisis in 2024?

As the state’s legislative session gets underway, the politicians who could fix the problem face big hurdles.