Governor Kathy Hochul
Coverage of Governor Kathy Hochul in the Nexus archive.
- Half of NY teacher prep programs fail in reading instruction: report
Half of New York's teacher preparation programs failed to teach scientifically-based reading instruction, according to a National Council on Teacher Quality report. Six programs received top grades, while 19, including those from CUNY and SUNY, received failing marks. New York's refusal rate for program materials was among the highest nationally.
- New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections
New York State Senate and Assembly passed three bills regulating data centers, surveillance pricing, and digital stalking. Other environmental, housing, and entertainment measures were abandoned and await Governor Kathy Hochul's signature.
- Start spreading the news: Datacenters may face one-year ban in NY
New York lawmakers approved a bill imposing labor, energy, and environmental requirements on datacenters, including a one-year moratorium on permits for facilities using 20 MW or more. The bill awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision and includes provisions for renewable energy transitions, cost allocations, and community benefits, though business leaders oppose it as rushed.
- New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections as environmental, and housing proposals stall
The New York State Senate and Assembly passed three bills regulating data centers, surveillance pricing, and digital stalking, while abandoning other environmental, housing, and entertainment measures, which will now be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
- New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
New York Democrats are advancing a proposal to change the state constitution’s redistricting rules, aiming to influence congressional district lines for the 2028 elections. The plan requires a constitutional amendment, which needs two legislative approvals over two years before a voter referendum, and follows similar efforts in states like Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, and Mississippi.
- That’s No Way to Run a Railroad
The article criticizes high compensation and work rules for Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers, funded by taxpayers and commuters, and questions the fairness of public-sector union benefits. Governor Kathy Hochul settled a strike without significant reforms, perpetuating costly practices. The piece argues that collective-bargaining laws prioritize union interests over public efficiency.
- REP CLAUDIA TENNEY: Why is New York punishing nuns who care for the dying?
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who provide free hospice care at Rosary Hill Home in New York, face legal threats from the state for refusing to comply with gender identity mandates. New York Governor Kathy Hochul's law requires long-term care facilities to adopt policies based on gender preference, conflicting with the nuns' religious beliefs. The article criticizes state actions as prioritizing political agendas over religious freedom and vulnerable patient care.
- NYC’s Second-Home Tax Unites Mamdani, Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have agreed on a second-home tax to address a $5.4 billion two-year budget gap and fund social programs. The proposal targets wealthier New Yorkers but faces challenges in gaining broader support.