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 Advance2d agoWhole story →EducationKathy Hochul
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency for Staten Island ahead of powerful coastal stormThe governor warns residents to take this storm seriously, stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.Staten Island Advance13d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetKathy Hochulcoastal storm emergency declaration
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 Advance15d 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 Advance19d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyKathy 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 →EducationEconomyKathy Hochullabor day announcements