“Here in the state of New York we are masters of disasters,”Governor Kathy Hochul said, referring to the strongest earthquake felt in the State since 2011. “We are always ready. We have planning in place, all of our teams activate instantaneously.”
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The NYS Legislature and the Governor have reached an agreement on legislation limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies as part of the 2026-2027 FY budget negotiations. The NYS Assembly and Senate passed the legislation on 21 May 2026 with Governor Hochul expected to sign the legislation soon. The new legislation prohibits cooperative agreements between…
The Federal Shutdown: The Broader State and Local View – Lisa K. Parshall (Rockefeller Institute of Government)
Andrew Cuomo Finds His Opportunity in NYC’s Problems – Lisa K. Parshall (Medium/3Streams)
Governing New York State Through Crises 