ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul made reliable, affordable and zero-emission energy a priority in her 2026 policy speech Tuesday, with plans to build out new nuclear power.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will unveil her centerpiece proposal to revive housing construction through deregulation.

When it comes to the city’s business community, Gov. Kathy Hochul seemed to channel her inner Goldilocks Tuesday in her State of the State address. Her wish list of policies promises not to be too tough on real estate investors and high earners.

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to deliver her 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday. This marks her fifth time delivering the speech.

Hochul on Tuesday proposed legislation to authorize a pilot program that would force lead-footed drivers in New York City to install in‑car technology preventing them from speeding.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, running for governor as a Republican and Conservative, blasted Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address on Tuesday, describing it as a “Saturday Night Live skit.”

Government can and must be a force for good,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul during her State of the State address, focusing on child care, social media, and housing.CHILD CAREChild care is a significant expense for parents,

Hochul said the state will help the city fulfill its promise of fully implementing the program for more than 30,000 children within four years. New Yorkers United for Child Care, however, estimated about 55,000 2-year-olds would be enrolled annually in the program.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani.