5 things to watch as NYS lawmakers kick off 2025 — and more taxes to fund cash-strapped MTA are likely
Lawmakers return to Albany this week ahead of a pivotal year for Gov. Kathy Hochul and other top Democrats as they’re set to ...
New York lawmaker calls on Hochul to get state’s rampant crime ‘under control’
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis's (R-NY) criticism of Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) was also directed toward a new congestion tax that just went into effect in New York City.
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Hudson Valley Transit Set for Major Overhaul, Governor Hochul Proposes Upgrades to Slash Rail Travel Times
Governor Hochul proposes major investments to improve Hudson Valley rail service, enhancing travel times and reliability.
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New York City face congestion pricing toll
Commuters were hit with New York City’s congestion pricing toll for the first time Sunday despite pushback leading up to its ...
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Hochul proposes expanding involuntary commitment
To address subway safety concerns, Kathy Hochul suggested changes to legal criteria for involuntary commitment, but civil ...
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Congestion pricing begins in New York, a US first
Overcoming opposition, the plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan's central business district went into effect Sunday.
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Congestion pricing is in full effect: Here’s what to know
After years of preparation and a stunning last-minute reversal by Gov. Kathy Hochul, congestion pricing officially went live ...
Gov. Hochul proposes expanding child tax credit up to $1,000 per child
The proposal would cover more than 2.75 million children, including an estimated 215,000 households on Long Island.
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Hochul wants to triple New York’s child tax credit
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed expanding the Empire State Child Tax Credit. Unveiled as a preview of her upcoming 2025 State of the State address, the plan pays as much as $1,000 ...
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Governor Hochul proposes expansion of Child Tax Credit
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing an expansion that would benefit 2.75 million children across the state. Her plan would ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul rides Metro-North train with reporters
Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks with reporters regarding planned Metro-North and Amtrak improvements Jan. 6, 2025 on a train from Hastings-on-Hudson.
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Hochul proposes big increase to child tax credit plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to raise the state child tax credit to up to $1,000 for each baby and small child, and up to $500 for older children.