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

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.

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

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

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow ...

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

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

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 ...

The number of legal cannabis stores has 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, ...

Following an in-person visit to the Marcy Correctional Facility on Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a series of ...