Politics
New York governor accused of flip-flop on gas tax holiday
A potential opponent for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took a swipe at her, saying she committed a “flip-flop” on her position regarding a gas tax holiday
Politics
Trump plans to build major Northeast pipeline. Will New York’s Democrat governor get on board?
President Trump met with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss, among other things, the Constitution Pipeline, which Trump said he plans to build. Trump has some bargaining chips, including congestion pricing and a SALT tax deduction cap, to offer. If built, experts say the pipeline will not only lower costs, it could save lives.
Culture
New law requires New York museums to label Nazi-stolen art
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill last week as part of a larger effort to raise awareness about the Holocaust and the Nazi era
Business
Viva NYC! New York City set to allow casinos
Up to three licenses for casinos will be awarded in New York City’s five boroughs, Long Island or lower Hudson Valley, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul
Sports
New York reports nearly $2 billion in mobile sports bets before the Super Bowl
The first 30 days of mobile sports betting in New York generated a total handle of nearly $2 billion, that’s according to a statement Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office issued this week.
Crime
Rebellion: 20 people injured in Rikers Island fire, FDNY says
At the time, a group of state legislators had arrived at Riker’s Island on a surprise visit, which aimed to push back against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed bail reforms
Business
New York plans to spend $450 million to jump start tourism, hospitality sectors
New York’s tourism and hospitality businesses, which have been among the establishments most affected by government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, stand to benefit from a $450 million relief package unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Politics
Zeldin calls Hochul ‘coward’ for refusing more than one debate
He called for at least five debates but the Democratic governor only agreed to one.
Crime
At least 6 stabbed in NYC subway system over weekend after announcement to remove homeless
On Friday, New York City mayor Eric Adams (D) and state gov. Kathy Hochul announced an aggressive plan to control homelessness on the subway system. Dubbed the Subway Safety Plan, police officers and social workers will be deployed to remove the estimated 1,000 homeless who shelter there regularly.