Breaking down New York’s new birth control access law. Here’s what to know

Breaking down New York’s new birth control access law. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK — Days after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing pharmacists to provide hormonal contraception with no prescription or age limit, many are now wondering about the impact and how young women and girls will respond. CBS New York spoke to pharmacists, parents and teens about the implications and benefits. “I think it’s a … Read more

NYC Gov tries to soothe business owners’ anxiety over Trump ruling

NYC Gov tries to soothe business owners’ anxiety over Trump ruling

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Sunday that the $355 million fine imposed on Donald Trump for fraud would not affect the state’s business climate, as most local entrepreneurs follow the law. Kathy Hochul says she won’t interfere with Donald Trump fine, assures New York businesses they have nothing to fear. REUTERS/Lindsay DeDario/File Photo(REUTERS) … Read more

SUNY enrollment ticks up, but still well below governor’s goal

SUNY enrollment ticks up, but still well below governor’s goal

Student Zach Hilt welds two pieces of metal while professor Sean Mendez oversees at Hudson Valley Community College on Sept. 28 in Troy. The college posted a 3.5 percent increase in new student enrollment this year, driven partly by interest in its skilled labor programs. Jim Franco/Times Union Student Gavin Ostwald works on a car … Read more

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says last-minute disaster assistance is “unconscionable” after record-breaking rain

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says last-minute disaster assistance is “unconscionable” after record-breaking rain

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sunday criticized the federal government for leaving the fate of a huge disaster relief program in limbo until the last minute, calling Congress’ eleventh-hour deal late Saturday to stave off a shutdown and reauthorize the program “unconscionable” and “tone-deaf,” given the record-breaking rain that has pummeled her state and … Read more