New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more people with mental health struggles into treatment.

In the wake of state Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement regarding an “inflation refund” plan, Republican Sens. George Borrello, Dean Murray, and Pam Helming, all members of the Senate Committee ...

Governor Kathy Hochul says it's taking too long for charges to be filed in the December killing of Robert Brooks in Marcy Correctional Facility.The Governor re ...

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, ...

Following a series of violent subway crimes allegedly committed by individuals with mental health issues, New York Gov. Kathy ...

But when it comes to vetoing legislation on the grounds that there’s no funding amount or source spelled out in the bill to support its purpose, the governor is on solid ground. That’s especially ...

According to mental health experts, most people with mental illness are not violent and they are far more likely to be victims of violent crime than perpetrators.

Despite past opposition from lawmakers, the governor once again plans to propose expansions to laws involving involuntary ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she would include legislation regarding the state’s involuntary commitment standards in ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment ...

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that would require health insurance companies to cover the cost of scalp cooling systems for those fighting cancer.