Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of State address
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Driverless taxis will be able to roll out in limited capacity in supportive communities, but not in New York City—for now.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will ease SEQRA, fast-tracking low-impact housing projects and capping environmental reviews at two years to cut costs.
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul made reliable, affordable and zero-emission energy a priority in her 2026 policy speech Tuesday, with plans to build out new nuclear power.
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is expected to adopt some of the affordability message of Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City as she faces a contested re-election bid.
The high cost of living in New York was at the top of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda as she delivered her fifth State of the State address on Tuesday.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major step toward universal child care in New York State, naming Broome County as one of just three counties selected for a new child
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has released her 2026 State of the State report, which includes a plan to preserve performing art spaces in New York. Learn more here!
A John Zogby Strategies poll of 844 likely New York voters found Hochul holding a double-digit lead over Blakeman, 53 percent to 39 percent, a bit smaller than a previous Siena College poll at the end of last year when Stefanik was still competing in the race.
Gov. Kathy Hochul used her fifth State of the State address to set up her 2026 re-election campaign, casting herself against the Trump administration and in sync with progressives who scored big wins last year with the election of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.