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Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would restore state recognition to the Montaukett Indian Nation on Long Island.
Supporters say recognition would address historical wrongs and affirm Montaukett sovereignty.
Critics say Hochul's veto ignores Native American history and perpetuates a discriminatory ruling.
The Montaukett Nation and some Democrats vowed to continue the push for recognition in 2026.
The veto leaves in place a 1910 ruling that declared the Montaukett tribe had disintegrated.
The decision drew criticism from Montaukett leaders who say Hochul misunderstands Long Island Native history.
The veto was Hochul’s fourth on this matter and part of seven related actions by the Governor’s office in a decade.
News coverage notes ongoing public interest in Montaukett history and local governance on Long Island.
The Montaukett Nation contends the veto upholds a history of discriminatory decisions affecting sovereignty.
Democratic lawmakers criticized the veto as blocking a bipartisan effort aimed at reconciliation.

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Hochul signed the AI safety and education act after months of negotiation, with new 72-hour reporting requirements for safety incidents.
Hochul signed a major prison reform bill, including enhanced video release of inmate deaths and expanded corrections oversight.
Hochul tweaked and signed a bill exempting MTA workers from bus-lane tickets when on transit duties.
Horseshoe crab protections were expanded, limiting commercial fishing and biomedical use.
Hochul's year-end tally shows 712 bills signed and 141 vetoed, with three left on her desk.
The AI reform cited California as a comparative benchmark while emphasizing state leadership on safeguards.
The legislature approved measures affecting charitable fundraising and gas hookups to new buildings.
The governor highlighted the year’s legislative activity but warned of ongoing governance through amendments.
New York compared Hochul's total to California's, underscoring differences in approval and veto activity.
The end-of-year roundup includes broader policy areas beyond AI and prisons, such as environmental protections.

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New York Gov. Hochul signs two bills regulating kratom, prohibiting sales to those under 21 and mandating warning labels.
The second bill requires a warning label on all kratom products about health risks and lack of FDA approval.
Hochul credited the legislation with increasing transparency and strengthening public health laws.
Officials noted bipartisan support for the bills in the New York Legislature.
Kratom is a Southeast Asian leaf associated with mild sedative effects and rising safety concerns.
The bills address age restrictions and labeling as measures to protect public health.
The governor’s office announced the bills’ signing on a Monday, with details released by Spectrum News.
The law targets consumer safety by clarifying product ingredients and potential harms.
The measures were described as bipartisan in the state Legislature.

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Oswego, New York, is vying to be the site of a new gigawatt nuclear plant as part of a state push to expand nuclear power.
Governor Hochul announced a commitment to add a gigawatt of nuclear power to the New York grid to meet rising electricity demand.
Even with site selection, construction could take more than a decade, highlighting cost and schedule concerns.
The past track record includes Vogtle in Georgia, with delays and budget overruns cited as a cautionary example.
Supporters tout nuclear energy’s 24/7 operation and low emissions as benefits for the power grid.
Opponents raise concerns about cost, construction timelines, and waste management.
The discussion references small modular reactors as potential alternatives for future clean energy.
New York state energy authorities and Nuclear New York provide context on nuclear and energy policy.
World Nuclear and other energy organizations offer country profiles on nuclear power globally.
The feature notes Oswego’s strategic location and the broader need for reliable, low-emission power sources.

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