The governor also said the state will take steps that could lead to the first expansion of nuclear power in decades.

ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to cut state income taxes by $1 billion over the next two years — part of an agenda aimed at combating voters’ economic concerns that helped deliver President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. The Democratic governor is also trying to improve her own political standing ahead of her 2026 reelection.

The proposed cuts would apply to roughly three-quarters of New York taxpayers, and credits would go to new parents.

Governor Hochul’s plans will impact more than 2.7 million students in the state, saving parents an estimated $165 per child per month.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is introducing cell phone restrictions in New York public schools as part of the upcoming state budget amid concern over the mental health of youngsters, she said Monday. The specifics of her plan will be unveiled later this month,

In September 2024, the New York State Teachers Union passed a resolution in support of any statewide school cellphone restrictions or even a cellphone ban.