The Democratic governor persuaded lawmakers to lower the standard for involuntary commitment of mentally ill people.

It’s a free-for-all. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany lawmakers struck a handshake deal on a behemoth state budget that’s ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders sealed a deal on a state budget Monday nearly a month after the deadline.

State lawmakers will begin voting in the next couple of days on a state budget now that Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative ...

New York State allocates $8 million to enhance security along the U.S.-Canada border, focusing on law enforcement and ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Tuesday, touting bonuses in the new budget for middle class families.

Hochul sparred with her left flank for a month over several criminal justice, child welfare, and public safety measures before unveiling the budget.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the MTA's capital budget is to be funded with a tax on some LI employers. Newsday ...

Governor Hochul claims success on family affordability plans. Yet, debates on budget details continue, with Republicans ...

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities in the ...

New York State would ban cellphones in public schools "bell to bell" beginning with the next school year under the agreement.

The conceptual deal includes changes to the state’s discovery laws, a ban on phones in schools, a new criminal charge for ...