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Kathy Hochul
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Hochul Orders Probe Into Cornell's Handling of Rape Allegations
New York's governor demanded an independent investigation after a student sued the university over a 2024 assault at a fraternity house, reigniting criminal scrutiny.
New York Bans 'Impersonating' Unions, Slaps $1,000 Fines on Critics
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill Sept. 9 giving the state attorney general subpoena power and unions the right to sue groups that inform public employees about their opt-out rights.

New York's ICE-Defiance Law Takes Effect as Hochul Dares Opponents to Sue
Governor Kathy Hochul is defending a measure prohibiting local law enforcement from helping federal immigration authorities, setting up a legal showdown with county executives and sheriffs.
Nassau County Defies New York's ICE Ban as Hochul Threatens Action
Gov. Kathy Hochul subpoenaed Nassau County and three others as County Executive Bruce Blakeman, her Republican opponent, refused to say whether he would end his ICE agreement by the legal deadline.

Blakeman Backs Trump but Calls Himself 'Just Right of Center'
The Nassau County executive is running for New York governor with Trump's endorsement while backing abortion access and legal status for some immigrants — a balancing act in a state Harris won by 12 points.
Trump Takes Crime Message to Nassau County With New FBI Data
The president visited the Nassau County Police Academy on Friday with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel to release 2025 violent crime figures.
Trump Takes Crime-Drop Data to Long Island, Backing Blakeman Against Hochul
The president toured the Nassau County Police Academy on Friday alongside AG Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, releasing new FBI figures showing violent crime fell in 2025.
Hochul's $237 Billion Budget Targets Costs, Sets Stage Against Trump
The spending plan includes $1.5 billion for childcare subsidies and a new infrastructure bond, positioning Governor Hochul as a national economic alternative ahead of 2028