A New York judge has denied Gov. Kathy Hochul’s request to toss out lawsuits challenging her decision to halt a new congestion fee for drivers into Manhattan. Judge Arthur Engoron made the decision in a Manhattan court after hearing about two hours of arguments in a case brought by transportation and environmental advocates that support the fee. The groups, including...

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses Mayor Adams’s indictment during a press gaggle.

Live updates: Mayor Eric Adams indicted with federal charges Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office released a statement on behalf of the Democrat Thursday regarding the news surrounding Mayor Eric Adams’ anticipated federal charges, according to sources. She has the authority to remove him from office. But a spokesperson says she’s not getting into the fray at this point. “Governor Hochul...

Melissa Colorado reporting on ex-Hochul aide set to appear in court after indictment. 

A New York resident who contracted the first confirmed human case of Eastern equine encephalitis in the state in nearly a decade has died, according to the governor’s office.

Andrew Siff reporting on Gov. Hochul’s favorability rate hitting an all-time low in a new poll. 

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is scheduled to undergo a removal procedure this week. The governor told reporters on Thursday that her doctor discovered basal cell carcinoma on her nose during a routine checkup a few weeks ago. She described it as a “tiny, tiny speck on my nose.” The 66-year-old...

Melissa Russo reporting on Gov. Hochul reacting to the arrest of former aide Linda Sun. 

Linda Sun and her husband pleaded not guilty after they were arrested by the FBI on Long Island. Sun was charged with working as a foreign agent for China, accused of taking millions while trying to help Chinese government officials influence leaders in New York while she had a top job for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. NBC New York’s...

Linda Sun, who had been New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s deputy chief of staff, is accused of laundering millions of dollars received from China.