Kathy Hochul, New York

New York schools could ban cellphones soon. Here's why Gov. Kathy Hochul changed her mind.
NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next week. A cellphone ban would alleviate concerns over students getting too distracted and make schools safer, Hochul said in an exclusive interview Thursday with CBS News New York.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils plan to offer free tuition at city, state colleges
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to offer free tuition for certain associate degree programs at state and city colleges for residents between the ages of 25 and 55.
New York students could get free meals under a plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul
Every student in New York could get free breakfast and lunch at school under a proposal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Governor Kathy Hochul signals future cellphone ban in schools
Michael Mulgrew, President of the United Federation of Teachers joins CBS New York to discuss what a potential cellphone ban in schools should look like in classrooms.
Hochul Unveils Universal Free School Meals Program Across New York
New York state’s 2.7 million students may soon have access to free school breakfast and lunch if a proposal by Governor Kathy Hochul makes it through this session’s budget negotiations. Nearly one in five children in New York were food insecure in 2022 — up significantly from the previous year — and research shows that
Turnstile 'spikes' installed in NYC's crime-ridden subways as Hochul beefs up police presence
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new $77 million plan to clamp down on subway crime, while the MTA has also begun ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.
NY congressman urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to reinstate mask ban: ‘Harassment thrives on anonymity’
N.Y., wrote to Gov. Kathy Hochul saying “masking easily enables criminals to harass, intimidate, and commit violence against ...
Kathy Hochul wants cops on every overnight NYC subway train: 'No one should be in fear'
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed Tuesday she wants police officers on every New York City overnight subway train for the ...
Hochul to announce free tuition plan at city and state colleges
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will announce a plan on Tuesday to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students ...
'Debt-free' college: How New York's governor plans to eliminate tuition at SUNY schools
In her State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined a number of initiatives to make New York more affordable in ...
Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on ...
Hochul's proposed $400M Albany investment could have ripple effects beyond
A proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul to invest $400 million to bolster Albany with a refurbished state museum and the rehab of ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers State of the State address in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul will take a look back at the past year in New York during her State of the State address Wednesday. Hochul ...