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“Our courts must be led by qualified, fair and impartial jurists,” Governor Hochul said. “With decades of legal experience and deep knowledge of the law, these three judges will be tremendous additions to the appellate division.” Read More

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced that she had approved seven new laws. The new laws include measures that strengthen access to the ballot – building on the historic John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York intended to protect against voter discrimination and disenfranchisement, and seeking to enfranchise new voters and standardize important elements of the electoral process. Read More

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced that New York State will provide $54 million to support the Second Avenue Subway expansion project that would extend the Second Avenue line to  125th Street in East Harlem. Read More

A broad coalition of lawyers, plaintiffs, and advocates announced two new lawsuits yesterday challenging Governor Kathy Hochul’s indefinite pause of New York City’s congestion pricing plan and seeking to compel its implementation as required by law. Read More

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli called upon the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals. Read More