Governor Kathy Hochul wants to increase the number of charter schools in New York City by reissuing news licenses to charter schools that have shut down. Ascend is a network of charter schools currently operating in the city. Photo: Flickr. Hochul Compromises On Charter Schools, But Still Pushes For Reissuance of Zombie Charters Governor Kathy Hochul has indicated that she may negotiate a compromise when it comes to charter schools, allowing for the... News 28 Apr 2023 | 02:23