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- 1Hochul tells New Yorkers to stay home as nor'easter strikesโHochul warns New Yorkers to stay home as nor'easter hits
New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged residents to stay off the roads and remain home as a nor'easter moved through the region, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and hazardous travel conditions. Officials warned of possible power outages and flight disruptions, with emergency crews placed on standby across downstate New York.
- 2Cornell agrees to outside review of fraternity rape allegations handlingโCornell gang rape: School agrees to outside review into university's handling of fraternity house allegations, Hochul says
Cornell University has agreed to an independent outside review of how it handled allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity house, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The review will examine the university's response to the reported assault. The case has drawn widespread attention to how the school addressed the serious allegations involving a fraternity on its Ithaca campus.
- 3New York led US states in economic growth in second quarterโNY state had the fastest growing economy during 2026's 2nd quarter, governor's office says
New York state recorded the fastest economic growth of any US state in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures released by the governor's office. The announcement highlights the state's economic momentum and is being promoted by Governor Kathy Hochul's administration as evidence of successful economic policy.
- 4Hochul Announces Round Nine Luminate NY Startup WinnersโGovernor Hochul Announces Round Nine Winners of Luminate NY Startup Accelerator and Competition
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the winners of the ninth round of the Luminate NY startup accelerator and competition in New York. The program, based in Rochester, supports early-stage optics, photonics and imaging companies with funding and mentorship. Details of the winning companies and prize amounts were carried in the announcement.