Banning Smartphones in Schools and Child Safety Legislation in New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation banning smartphones in schools, allowing only basic phones for texting. She also aims to pass the SAFE for Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act for child safety and privacy.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on State's Cooperation with ICE and Handling of Migrant Crimes

New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses the state's cooperation with ICE and handling of migrants who commit crimes, differing from NYC's approach. She emphasizes the importance of punishing criminals and highlights the need to work with federal immigration officials.

New York Governor Prioritizing Illegal Immigrants for State Jobs

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing a plan to prioritize illegal immigrants for state jobs, removing certain requirements to expedite the process. Mayor Eric Adams also supports this initiative. Some lawmakers are advocating for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund these new jobs, amidst a trend of high-income individuals leaving the state.