Spate of subway crimes prompts Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for change to N.Y.'s involuntary commitment standards
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new ...
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Hochul says 2025 is the year to change involuntary commitment laws
Despite past opposition from lawmakers, the governor once again plans to propose expansions to laws involving involuntary ...
Free online tax filing available to more New Yorkers this year
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More New Yorkers will be able to access a free, online tax-filing service this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The 2025 expansion to Direct File, a state partnership ...
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment.
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NYC restaurants brace for the impact of congestion pricing
The city is the first in the nation to charge vehicles, including distribution trucks, every time they pass through a ...
US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that ...
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New York expands free tax filing program
More New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes for free this year with the Direct File program, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday. For 2025, more New Yorkers will be eligible for the ...