More than 130 New York colleges waive application fees for high school seniorsGov. Kathy Hochul announced the 2026 College Application Initiative will run throughout October and November.Staten Island Advance7d agoWhole story →EducationKathy Hochulnew york college application initiative
New York opts in to new education tax credit: Here’s what families need to knowGov. Kathy Hochul said the program could bring millions of additional dollars to students without cutting public school funding.Staten Island Advance8d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationKathy Hochuleducation freedom tax credit launch
New York expands free college program to people who already earned degreesGov. Kathy Hochul's Reconnect program previously excluded New Yorkers who already had a college degree.Staten Island Advance14d agoWhole story →EducationKathy Hochulnew york free college expansion
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $42M for youth jobs program aimed at reducing gun violenceThe program provides year-round employment, job training and educational opportunities for low-income and at-risk youth.Staten Island Advance27d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeKathy Hochulyouth jobs program funding
N.Y. teachers unions clash with Hochul over federal scholarship tax credits, report saysGov. Kathy Hochul plans to opt New York into a new federal scholarship tax credit program.Staten Island Advance1mo agoWhole story →EconomyEducationKathy Hochuleducation freedom tax credit rollout
New York expands worker protections, free college and retirement benefitsGov. Kathy Hochul marked Labor Day on Monday by highlighting a series of state initiatives designed to strengthen worker protections, improve retirement benefits and expand access to job training and higher education.Staten Island Advance1mo agoWhole story →EconomyEducationKathy Hochullabor day announcements
