Kathy Hochul

New Yorkers could get “Inflation Refund” checks of up to $500 from the state government next year under a proposal that Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The plan, which must first be approved by state lawmakers, would send out one-time payments of $300 to people who earn less than $150,000 and $500 to families making less than $300,000. Hochul, a…

Congestion pricing will resume with reduced toll of $9 beginning in January, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.

Gov. Kathy Hochul may resurrect the plan that she put on pause back in June, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be changes to the controversial toll

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she may revive the controversial congestion pricing tolling plan that she put on pause in June, just weeks before it was set to take effect. But Hochul has noted there need to be a few key changes to the plan, possibly including the price. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would charge drivers a toll to enter parts of Manhattan before President-elect Donald Trump gets into office and blocks it.

The MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan for entering Manhattan was paused in June by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. But after the results of the presidential election, that could change.

The controversial congestion pricing plan for drivers entering Manhattan was paused in June. But Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that, because of the election, she’s thinking about lifting that pause. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations.  Mayor Eric Adams arrived at City Hall on Friday afternoon hours after being questioned about whether shake-ups...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is doubling down when it comes to who’s in charge at city hall, insisting that it is him, not Gov. Kathy Hochul, making calls when it comes to hiring top aides after a series of resignations. It comes amid continuing speculation on who’s next to lead the NYPD. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff...

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...

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...

After months of search warrants, phone seizures and subpoenas served at the highest levels of New York City government, sources tell NBC New York that Mayor Eric Adams will face federal charges. Adams said he will fight the federal criminal charges expected to be announced as soon as Thursday. For months, the mayor has denied wrongdoing amid numerous ongoing criminal...

The MTA shared what it plans to do with its new budget plan — which, if approved, would be the largest in history despite the agency’s turmoil over money with congestion pricing on pause. The budget includes new subway trains, hundreds of new buses and an interborough express plan to connect Brooklyn and Queens. But what is noticeably absent from...

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...

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, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was arrested, along with Sun’s husband, by the FBI on Tuesday morning. News 4’s Jonathan Dienst reports.

Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, a senior law enforcement official told News 4. Her husband, Chris Hu, was also arrested.   According to an indictment, Sun allegedly used her connections to New York State government officials to act as an unregistered agent of the…

As part of an I-Team investigation into the impact of smartphones and social media on teenage mental health, a group of teenagers agreed to give up their phones for a week and share how it went and how they felt. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.

An exclusive national survey of school administrators shows principals and vice principals are alarmed by how smartphones and social media have transformed school hallways and classrooms. By wide margins, hundreds of school leaders polled in the survey said they believe phones are having negative impacts on student mental health, making kids tired and distracted, and amplifying conflict and bullying in…

The Paris Olympics are finally here and the world is buzzing. If you aren’t hyped yet, here are a few fun facts that will get you in the Olympics mood.