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Kathy Hochul

Also known as: Governor Hochul · New York Governor Kathy Hochul · Governor Kathy Hochul

New York state governor who announced reduced shuttle bus fares to World Cup matches following fan complaints.

2026-05-132026-10-11

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Governor Kathy Hochul said federal officials needed to provide answers quickly about what happened. …

    US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child
  3. Joy Online

    … Late on Thursday evening, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she had spoken to President Donald Trump about the shooting and had expressed “outrage on behalf of New Yorkers”. …

    ICE agent shoots man in New York City
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul said her state, the sole US state bordering Lake Ontario, would not be calling it Lake America. …

    Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
  6. Joy Online

    … President Trump’s illegal tariffs are nothing more than a tax on hardworking families,” said New York Governor Kathy Hochul. …

    US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
  7. June 2026
  8. Daily Guide

    … The announcement drew criticism, including from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who questioned the policy on social media. …

    Knicks End 50-Year Wait For NBA Glory With Historic Championship Win
  9. Joy Online

    … New York Governor Kathy Hochul posted on social media: “Knicks fans finally get within one game of a championship and their reward is having their tickets canceled?” But Ticketmaster assured fans that no tickets purchased on its platform “have or will be canceled”. …

    New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    … New York Governor Kathy Hochul had urged unions and MTA to come to an agreement, warning that an extended shutdown would cause widespread disruption. …

    Thousands of New York commuters braced for Monday morning chaos due to rail strike
  12. Joy Online

    … New York Governor Kathy Hochul has urged the unions and MTA to come to an agreement, warning that an extended shutdown would cause widespread disruption. …

    New York rail strike continues as commuters brace for Monday chaos
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    … New York state governor Kathy Hochul said on social media the bus ticket had now been reduced to $20 (£15) in order to make the World Cup “as accessible as possible.” The MetLife Stadium is set to host Brazil vs. …

    Price of World Cup bus in New York reduced after fan outcry
  14. Joy Online

    … n journey could be cut. “Good news: Ahead of NJ Transit World Cup train tickets going on sale, NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices to $98 without New Jersey taxpayer money,” Sherill wrote. “Thank you to our partners for helping make this possible.” New York Governor Kathy Hochul …

    World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash

Yesterday

  1. US immigration officials defend ICE shooting incident with child present

    US immigration officials defended ICE agents who shot and wounded a man in his car in New York while his five-year-old son was in the back seat. DHS chief Markwayne Mullin said officers opened fire while attempting to arrest the man, Oscar Belgal, who has a criminal history, and argued the man had put his child in danger by having him in the vehicle.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. ICE agent shoots man in New York City during enforcement operation

    A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a man in the Bronx during a targeted enforcement operation to arrest a criminal illegal alien; the man was alive and hospitalized, and early reports indicate agents surrounded him and a five-year-old child in his car before firing multiple rounds, with the child reportedly unharmed.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

    US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The move follows collapsed trade talks and new 50% US tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods, which Canada plans to counter with "dollar for dollar" tariffs; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, stating the lake's name dates back over 400 years.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. US states challenge Trump tariffs on 60 trading partners

    Twenty-five US states sued the Trump administration over tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, which came into effect in July over forced labour concerns. The states argued the decision was "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law," while the White House defended the tariffs as lawful authority to address forced labour practices.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 50 years

    The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a championship drought spanning more than five decades. The victory sparked celebrations across New York City, though isolated violent incidents involving fans were reported.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 14 June

  1. New York Knicks win first NBA championship in over 50 years

    The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the fifth game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals series to clinch the championship for the first time in over 50 years, sparking celebrations across New York City.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. New York rail strike disrupts commuters, first in 30 years

    Unions representing about 3,500 workers on New York's Long Island Rail Road launched a strike on Saturday over pay and work-rule disputes, the first LIRR strike in over 30 years. A federal labour agency convened mediation on Sunday as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority warned of severe congestion and delays for Monday commuters.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. New York rail strike disrupts hundreds of thousands of commuters

    Unions representing Long Island Rail Road workers launched a strike on Saturday over pay and work rules, marking the first LIRR strike in over 30 years. The walkout is affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and threatening major disruption ahead of Monday's commute, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority warning of "severe congestion and delays."

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. World Cup shuttle fares from New York reduced to $20 after backlash

    New York state governor Kathy Hochul announced that shuttle bus fares to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches have been cut from $80 to $20 per ticket, following complaints from fans about the high cost of travel to matches at the venue.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. World Cup transport prices reduced after fan complaints

    Train and shuttle bus fares to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following backlash from supporters. Train tickets fell from $150 to $98, while shuttle bus fares dropped to $20 from $80.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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