New York Governor Kathy Hochul News

New York Governor Plans Center to Coordinate Public, Private Cybersecurity

New York wants to improve its cybersecurity defenses and will open a joint operations center in the coming months to coordinate between government agencies, critical businesses and utilities, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Hochul said the Brooklyn-based hub will have a …

New Law Requires New York Dealers to Sell Used Cars with Working Airbags

A new law will prohibit used car dealers in New York from selling vehicles that don’t have working airbags. Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday she signed the bill into law. It’s named after 18-year-old Anthony Amoros, a …

New York Governor Signs Bill Restricting Home Insurers Over Dog Breeds

New York Governor Kathy Hochul last month signed a legislative package relating to animal welfare. The package includes legislation S.4254/A.4075, which prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain policies …

Governor Hochul Declares October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed October 2021 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in New York state. The announcement comes as part of the state’s effort to raise awareness on the importance of all New Yorkers developing smart cybersecurity …

New York Governor Hochul Signs Request for Expedited Major Disaster Declaration

Following her visits to communities impacted by flooding from Hurricane Ida, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a request to President Biden for an expedited major disaster declaration. With presidential approval, the declaration would deliver individual and public assistance for …

Former Advisor to President Obama to Become New York’s Top Financial Regulator

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Adrienne Harris has been nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) as its next superintendent. Formerly a top economic advisor to President Barack Obama, Harris will become …