American lawyer and politician, 56th governor of New York (2011–2021)
Cornell University has acknowledged a troubling sexual assault case involving fraternity members in 2024. The university has described the week as among its most difficult, while Gov. Hochul pledges to close a gap in New York’s voluntary intoxication law. Lawmakers are forming a working group to propose reforms for the 2027 session, and advocates say stronger accountability and transparency are needed.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order imposing a one-year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centres that use 50 megawatts or more, directing regulators to complete an environmental impact review and consider rules to make developers pay for power, contribute to grid upgrades and lose tax breaks. The move has drawn praise from community and environmental groups and rebuke from industry and national conservatives.
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee has moved to overhaul the 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina and Nevada contending to start the nomination process. The full DNC will review in August; Republicans are expected to keep Iowa and New Hampshire as the opening contests. The decision aims to better reflect the party’s diverse coalition.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has discussed housing, immigration and affordability with Jared Kushner in a private meeting, prompting questions about strategy and the left’s expectations as Democrats prepare for a potential return to the House. The talk highlights tensions over healthcare policy and party unity ahead of a possible midterm shift.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled a planned 2027 Costume Institute exhibition honouring John Galliano after donors, Jewish leaders and city officials protested his selection. Galliano has withdrawn the show, apologised for past antisemitic and racist remarks and said he does not want debate about him to distract from the museum; the Met will announce a replacement.
Independent reporting indicates Maria Bartiromo remains a Fox figure, while conflicting accounts from her camp and Fox Media highlight ongoing uncertainty. The network has thanked her for past work, but questions about her current role persist as public and legal comments circulate.
Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ceremonies have taken place at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington and the Flight 93 memorial in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump has delivered remarks at the Pentagon; all living former presidents and Vice President JD Vance have attended the New York memorial. New New York documents on toxic dust have been released.
Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion before the UN General Assembly to discuss issues facing New York City and its residents. The White House has confirmed the meeting, and Mamdani's office notes the engagement follows a cordial history, with the mayor criticising Republicans at times.
Trump has shown warmth toward New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as their public ties deepen. While the two leaders express friendliness, they are navigating policy disagreements—especially on housing, taxation, and media access—amid ongoing UN meetings and a looming midterm landscape.
Survivors, students and advocates protested across the US as a civil suit accusing seven Cornell fraternity members of drugging and assaulting a woman in 2024 reopened the case. New York’s attorney general will decide whether to pursue charges after external investigators examine Cornell’s handling of the investigation.
The case surrounding a 2024 gang-rape allegation at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity has intensified. Gov. Hochul has appointed Letitia James as special prosecutor, following questions about the Tompkins County DA’s handling. The AG will oversee the investigation and may present evidence to a grand jury if warranted.