New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ...

The governor directed leaders to implement changes to protect the safety and well-being of all correctional personnel and ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced new reforms at Marcy Correctional Facility and the state’s Department of Corrections ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she would include legislation regarding the state’s involuntary commitment standards in her new executive budget following a series of violent subway attacks ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the immediate dismissal of 14 prison employees after the death of Robert Brooks earlier ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged Friday to stop the runaway train of subway violence by making it easier to involuntarily commit and treat dangerous mentally ill New Yorkers — but critics quickly ...

The governor said she is taking several steps to help fix the problem as she believes many crimes are linked to untreated mental illness.

This will be the year that makes or breaks Kathy Hochul’s political career. The Democratic governor, who won a full term in ...

The number of legal cannabis stores have skyrocketed from about 80 in early 2024 to 275 by the end of the year, Gov. Hochul ...

Governor Kathy Hochul says public violence has been a growing concern in our state for some time and now there’s an extra worry in recent weeks following a surge in violent attacks in New York City, ...