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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to debut the proposal Tuesday in a speech in Albany during which she will detail her agenda for the state’s ongoing legislative session.

The new legislation requires oil and gas companies to pay for some of the damages caused by climate change. But legal experts say it's expected to face legal challenges.

Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Environmental advocates and state legislators are cheering word Thursday that New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law establishing a Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program.

Schools will have to relocate students if classroom temperatures climb above 88 degrees. Climate change is leading to more high-heat days statewide.

State officials are eyeing nuclear power as a way to transition the grid off of fossil fuels. But many environmentalists worry about cost and safety.

Though some rain fell earlier this week, officials say weeks of abnormally dry conditions have created a high risk for more fires.

The bill would cap the cost of energy bills at 6% of household income for low-income New Yorkers. It is also meant to encourage utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Former aide Linda Sun worked under both the Hochul and Cuomo administrations. She is accused of lobbying the state on behalf of the Chinese government and taking over $6 million in kickbacks from Chinese officials.

Linda Sun was arrested Tuesday morning along with her husband at their multimillion-dollar home on Long Island. Prosecutors say Sun blocked representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to high-level officials in New York state and shaped New York governmental messaging to align with China's priorities, among other infractions.