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Governor Kathy Hochul

NYC Retail Workers Fear Violence as Heastie Opposes Tougher Penalties

Amid rising retail thefts, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's resistance to increased penalties for violent crimes against workers sparks backlash.

New York Governor Vetoes Noncompete Ban

New York Establishes Commission to Study Slavery and Consider Reparations

Subway Fatality Raises Questions About Race, Mental Health, and Vigilatism

New York State Minimum Wage Rises to as Much as $17 an Hour but Leaves Some Unhappy