Governor Kathy Hochul says public violence has been a growing concern in our state for some time and now there’s an extra worry in recent weeks following a surge in violent attacks in New York City, ...

According to mental health experts, most people with mental illness are not violent and they are far more likely to be victims of violent crime than perpetrators.

Despite past opposition from lawmakers, the governor once again plans to propose expansions to laws involving involuntary ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she would include legislation regarding the state’s involuntary commitment standards in ...

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that would require health insurance companies to cover the cost of scalp cooling systems for those fighting cancer.

More New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes for free this year with the expansion of an online tool launched in 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday. Direct File, in partnership with the ...

More New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes for free this year with the Direct File program, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday. For 2025, more New Yorkers will be eligible for the ...

Amid a recent spate in headline-grabbing subway violence, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday vowed to pursue action that will make ...

The governor said she is taking several steps to help fix the problem as she believes many crimes are linked to untreated ...