Governor Kathy Hochul

Last week, in the midst of the holiday season, New York's Governor, Kathy Hochul granted clemency to 13 individuals that exhibited remorse, demonstrated the effects of their rehabilitation, and have displayed a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. Among the 13 grantees are two prisoners that are currently serving sentences for murder and a woman that is a domestic violence survivor, in prison for manslaughter for the death of her abuser. Another woman convicted of the same crime was absent from the list.

In 2023 you won't have to ask how much a job pays in New York. Employers will be required to post salaries and more.

Oysters are delicacy enjoyed by people around the world. Whether it's on raw on the half-shell with some lemon, fried to perfection with Old Bay seasoning or sautéed over pasta with wine and garlic. Oyster farming is nearly a $70 million agriculture industry in New York State. The tasty mollusks also happen to be environmental dynamos. Currently, tens of millions of the shellfish, not to be consumed by humans, are being used as a natural filter for the polluted waters off of New York City. However, an expansion of a project that has shown to increase the growth of consumable oysters in New York waters has been shelved by Governor Kathy Hochul.

New York has become the tenth state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals

Looking to buy a dog or cat to give as a gift this holiday season? Soon you won't be able to purchase one in a New York retail store.

No matter how you heat your home, more help is available for New Yorkers struggling to pay the bills this winter.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit through the New York State Division of Human Rights.

Rising energy prices is causing many people (including me) to buy electric space heaters. Governor Hochul has signed legislation to keep residences safe during heating season.

In light of an increase in the use of hate speech on social media, New York is stomping down on it with a new law that requires platforms to allow reporting.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced legislation that would prevent homeowners' associations from prohibiting charging stations for electric vehicles.