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News Articles: Gov. Kathy Hochul

New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends an NYPD event Thursday in the Bronx borough of New York.

Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal

Corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are on hold while a judge seeks legal input on whether the DOJ can dismiss them.

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  • Brian Mann
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Eric Adams, Democrats and long-time allies, appeared during a parade last year. Hochul says she won't remove Adams from office despite political and legal scandals that have embroiled city hall.

N.Y. governor won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, another win for President Trump

Mayor Eric Adams emerged as a key ally of President Trump on his immigration crackdown after Trump's DOJ agreed to shelve corruption charges. Gov. Kathy Hochul says Adams will remain in office.

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  • Brian Mann
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a press conference regarding congestion pricing in New York City on November 14, 2024.

Adultery is no longer illegal in New York

It was considered a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a jail sentence of up to three months.

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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Marilyn Miranda, 12, of Washington raises her hand up during a protest for an extension of the Temporary Protected Status in September 2022 in Washington, D.C.

U.S. will expand Temporary Protected Status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans

Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. as of July 31 can sign up for Temporary Protected Status. Homeland Security officials estimate that roughly 472,000 more people will now be eligible for work permits.

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By:
  • Joel Rose
Attendees applaud after New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul announced actions to combat hate crimes at her office in New York City in November 2022. Hochul has formed a new unit to combat hate and bias across the state that will focus on education, early detection and mobilizing support in areas where a bias-related incidents have occurred.

New York residents have mixed feelings about yet another statewide anti-bias program

The new unit is a broader effort by Gov. Kathy Hochul to address hate crimes and violence across the state in response to Buffalo's deadly mass shooting that killed 10 Black people.

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  • Jonathan Franklin
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced the creation of a commission tasked with planning and overseeing construction of a memorial in East Buffalo.

N.Y. officials announce plans for a memorial to the victims of the Buffalo shooting

The May 14th Memorial Commission is a step in the state's long-term commitment to supporting and uplifting the East Side Buffalo community, officials say.

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  • Jonathan Franklin