The governor also said the state also will take steps that could lead to the first expansion of nuclear power in decades.

ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to cut state income taxes by $1 billion over the next two years — part of an agenda aimed at combating voters’ economic concerns that helped deliver President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. The Democratic governor is also trying to improve her own political standing ahead of her 2026 reelection.

The proposed cuts would apply to roughly three-quarters of New York taxpayers, and credits would go to new parents.

Governor Hochul’s plans will impact more than 2.7 million students in the state, saving parents an estimated $165 per child per month.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students pursuing associates degrees in certain high-demand fields

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed Tuesday she wants police officers on every New York City overnight subway train for the next six months.

Kyren Lacy, the former Louisiana State University football player expected to be an in-demand pick at the NFL draft, has been arrested on a negligent homicide charge after a deadly car crash last month. Lacy was arrested and taken into custody on Jan. 12, two days after a warrant for his ...