kathy hochul Archives - Page 8 of 22

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“The time is now. We cannot ignore the gun violence epidemic that disproportionately affects Black and Brown children. It is our moral obligation to fight for their safety, well-being, and…

ByLuis Jonathan Hernandez 1Comment

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Jul 2023

Government Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: New York Must Be a Leader in Protecting Gender-Affirming Care

“We must not be complacent. People of trans experience in many parts of the country are being targeted for simply being who we are. New York has an opportunity to…

ByShauna Brooks 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: New York Lawmakers Need to Consider 421-a Replacement

“421-a or any alternative’s inclusion in our toolbox to tackle the housing crisis is by no means a silver bullet, but its absence has already and will continue to hamstring…

ByAustin Celestin 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Immigration Justice Politics

Immigrant Advocates Decry ‘Disappointing’ Legislative Year in Albany

The state legislature—which officially ended its session last week, though the Assembly is expected to return briefly before the end of the month—has so far failed to pass major legislation…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

What Did NY State Lawmakers Do to Address Climate Change This Year?

“We’re at a point where the state needs to begin adopting policies at breakneck speed to meet our climate law mandates,” said Liz Moran, New York policy advocate for Earthjustice. “So…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

As Relocated Asylum Seekers Adjust to Life in Albany, Advocates Call for More Resources

Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has embarked on a decompression strategy to free up space in the city’s local shelters by sending immigrants to other New York State localities. In Albany,…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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May 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

NYCHA Expected to Get ‘Significant Majority’ of State Budget Rent Relief Funds

While the total won’t be clear until remaining applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) are processed, a majority of the $391 in aid will likely go to the…

ByTatyana Turner 2Comments

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May 2023

Climate and Environment Government

NY Budget Lays Groundwork for Cap-and-Invest Plan to Charge Polluters, But Details Are Lacking

The bill determines how money generated from the program will be spent but fails to include protective measures for disadvantaged communities, environmentalists warn.

ByMariana Simões 2Comments

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May 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

Subway Killing Sparks Public Outcry Over Treatment of Homeless New Yorkers

Protestors crowded the F train station Wednesday in response to the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, chanting “Housing, not cops,” and “Homeless lives matter” alongside repeated calls for justice.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Late Session Goals Emerge As Housing Policy Fizzles Out of NY Budget

With six weeks left until the end of the legislative session, Hochul is already looking ahead, insisting that she will work with Senate and Assembly leaders to address New York’s…

ByEmma Whitford 2Comments

Opinion: Demanding an End to Gun Violence

Opinion: New York Must Be a Leader in Protecting Gender-Affirming Care

Opinion: New York Lawmakers Need to Consider 421-a Replacement

Immigrant Advocates Decry ‘Disappointing’ Legislative Year in Albany

What Did NY State Lawmakers Do to Address Climate Change This Year?

As Relocated Asylum Seekers Adjust to Life in Albany, Advocates Call for More Resources

NYCHA Expected to Get ‘Significant Majority’ of State Budget Rent Relief Funds

NY Budget Lays Groundwork for Cap-and-Invest Plan to Charge Polluters, But Details Are Lacking

Subway Killing Sparks Public Outcry Over Treatment of Homeless New Yorkers

Late Session Goals Emerge As Housing Policy Fizzles Out of NY Budget

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