Governor Kathy Hochul Archives – QNS

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Corona

Anti-casino rally in Flushing draws hundreds in protest of casino developer, Gov. Hochul and Sen. Liu

By Renee DeLorenzo

Governor Hochul Provides $30M for New York Families Facing SNAP Cuts

New York Family

Gov. Hochul allocates $65M for New Yorkers facing SNAP cuts, declares state of emergency

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking in Queens at podium with Mamdani

AMNY

Hochul says she’ll ‘fight like hell’ against Trump’s threats to freeze federal funding if Mamdani wins

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News

Eastern Queens elected officials announce revisions to Creedmoor Campus mixed-use project

By Bill Parry

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NYC Transit president: Capital plan is ‘only way’ MTA can deliver as budget deadline looms

By Shane O’Brien

Long Island City

Long Island City Partnership advocates for extension of REAP tax incentive program beyond 2025 deadline

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News

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets

By Colum Motherway

"This is real life for New Yorkers." Governor Hochul and transit leaders oppose Washington's decision to kill congestion pricing.

AMNY

‘We’re in fight mode’: Hochul slams ‘King’ Trump, stands firm in defense of congestion pricing amid federal challenges

Congestion pricing will introduce tolls for motorists traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

News

‘This is another attack on New York’ — Queens democrats rally against Trump’s effort to kill congestion pricing

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Adams speaking loudly at Queens church

AMNY

Mayor Adams rebuffs resignation calls at Queens church service: ‘I am going nowhere’

Governor Kathy Hochul announces new steps to protect consumers from sky-high utility costs that are making New York less affordable.

AMNY

‘Intolerable’: Hochul pushes back at Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes, says it makes New York less affordable

Governor Kathy Hochul took the M train to Queens on Dec. 19, 2024 and spoke with riders (and amNewYork Metro) about subway safety and other issues.

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EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro

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News

Queens bus riders to benefit from increased service as part of MTA upgrades

By Barbara Russo Lennon and QNS News Team

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Glendale

AM Rajkumar applauds new bills signed by Gov. Hochul to modernize NYC procurement process

By Colum Motherway

Elmhurst Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety.

Elmhurst

Future of Elmhurst Hospital: $239M in renovations, new services, and expanded care

By Colum Motherway

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Douglaston

Governor Hochul signs Ground Lease Renewal Bill, marking victory for co-ops

By Iryna Shkurhan

JFK Terminal 6 Topping Off Ceremony

Gov. Hochul celebrates topping-out of JFK Terminal 6, marks major milestone for Queens jobs and economy

By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane

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Health

Governor Hochul signs water safety legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato

By Ethan Marshall

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Jamaica

Gov. Hochul celebrates completion of newly renovated health center and tours basketball facility at St. John’s University

By Athena Dawson

investment

Elmhurst

Gov. Hochul announces landmark $27.5 million investment for maternal and pediatric care at Elmhurst Hospital

By Athena Dawson

Hochul

Gov. Hochul announces $350 million in financial assistance for low-income families

By Anthony Medina

parking lots

‘Enough is enough,’ eastern Queens leaders urge Hochul to sign bill prohibiting reckless driving in parking lots

By Iryna Shkurhan

Congestion pricing protest in Brooklyn

AMNY

Brooklyn protesters fume over congestion pricing delay: ‘Kathy Hochul has betrayed us’

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Politics

‘Why people don’t trust politicians,’ Queens pols react to Hochul’s congestion pricing snafu

By Iryna Shkurhan

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