Governor Kathy Hochul announces a groundbreaking plan to make child care affordable and accessible for all families in New York. This initiative will benefit nearly 100,000 additional children and transform the child care landscape in the state.
Firefighters in New York have successfully contained a brush fire in Long Island, but concerns remain as high winds could reignite the flames. Governor Hochul declared a state of emergency as multiple fires broke out, prompting evacuations and highway closures.
In a surprising twist, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a consent award to end the correctional officer strikes in New York. After 11 days of walkouts, the agreement promises safer working conditions and fair overtime for prison workers.