The Chinese consul general in New York has left office. Gov. Kathy Hochul says she requested the diplomat’s expulsion after prosecutors arrested a former aide to two New York governors. The United States confirms it could co-produce weapons with Taiwan in the future, as the island is threatened by the Chinese regime. Raymond Greene, de facto […]
Linda Sun, former deputy chief of staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged on Sept. 3 with acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), federal prosecutors said. Sun, 41, and her husband, Chris Hu, 40, were arrested on the morning of Sept. 3 at their home on Long Island. In July, […]
During her State of the State Address on Tuesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed a “housing shortage” is to blame for the continued mass population migration out of the Empire State. “People aren’t necessarily moving for warmer weather or lower taxes,” Hochul said in her speech. She also said a shortage of housing is […]
The New York Supreme Court on Nov. 17 dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the isolation and quarantine procedures the state established during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the Republican lawmakers and the advocacy group that brought the case lacked standing to sue. The suit was originally filed in April 2022 against Gov. Kathy Hochul […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday $75 million in grants for local police departments and community centers in response to a surge in hate crimes amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict. Ms. Hochul said in a public address on Oct. 31 that she would deploy “all available state resources” to prevent the escalation of “hate […]
Former President Donald Trump appeared for trial in Manhattan on Monday morning, where he is set to face fraud charges in a civil case against him and his family businesses. Trump called the proceedings a continuation of the single greatest witch hunt of all time. Could Robert F. Kennedy Jr. run for president as an […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has made fresh comments on the current immigration crisis facing New York City, warning Congress that the “country’s border is too open right now,” and calling for limits “who can come across the border.” In an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” she remarked that the country’s border is currently […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced she’s calling in the National Guard to help with the illegal immigration crisis gripping the Big Apple. Ms. Hochul told a press conference on Sept. 25 in New York City that she had ordered 150 members of the National Guard to support case management operations meant to […]
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against automakers Friday, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in 20 states. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and his wife have been indicted on federal bribery charges, in connection with their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to […]
Drivers in New York City will soon be charged to enter Manhattan, marking a win for environmental activists who say the move will help reduce congestion and improve air quality, but raising concerns over the impact on business owners, including taxi drivers. Announcing the news in a June 27 press release, Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the era of defunding the police in New York state is over and announced plans to give more money to law enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security freed over 1,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records from its detention facilities in December. The aim was to make room for a border […]
New York has become the sixth U.S. state to legalize the composting of human bodies, also known as terramation or natural organic reduction, that proponents say can help fight climate change. Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, signed legislation on Dec. 31 legalizing the composting of human remains, The Associated Press reports. The legislation was initially introduced by New York State […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is holding a campaign rally in China Town, downtown Manhattan, at 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 4. She is joined by her running mate, Antonio Delgado, congressional Democratic candidates Nydia Velázquez and Dan Goldman, and other elected officials and candidates. Watch the livestream here on this page and also at EpochTV. As […]
Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul held a campaign rally in New York on Nov. 3, hoping to keep her job. Speakers included Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. They focused on topics like voting rights, abortion, and gun control.
The race for New York governor has tightened in the final weeks and has surprised democrats who saw strong poll numbers for incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.). Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin hopes his anti-crime messaging will help him further narrow the gap and win the governor’s chair.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday urged parents in the state to prepare for the colder weather months and remask their toddlers to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. “We’re not mandating this, but we’re saying, parents, you know, you got other kids, you got kids in school, preschool and you […]
