Governor Kathy Hochul

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed new legislation that would give the state new tools to crack down on illegal marijuana shops.

If a proposed bill becomes law, New York would expand the type of containers accepted as returnables and double the consumer deposit fee.

New York is looking to make it easier for residents to seek child care options by launching new online tools to help parents find affordable child care.

In recognition of Equal Pay Day, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new report from the Department of Labor on the state's gender wage gap.

In response to a rise in child labor violations in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new Child Labor Task Force.

Activists in New York State are pushing for Governor Kathy Hochul to include funding for immigrant and low-income communities in the state's fiscal budget.

On Thursday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will spend $1 billion over multiple years to revamp the state's mental health care.

If lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is standing firm against rehiring unvaccinated healthcare workers who were let go in the early days of the pandemic.

Some New York residents who have fallen behind on energy and heating bills received some good news this week, their debts are being forgiven.