Governor Hochul called on President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to fully fund New York’s counterterrorism efforts by releasing the $87 million in federal funds still owed to New York.

La gobernadora Hochul anunció la asignación de más de 32 millones de dólares en fondos federales para apoyar los esfuerzos de 157 organizaciones sin fines de lucro que enfrentan un riesgo elevado de ataques terroristas o extremistas.

Governor Hochul announced more than $32 million in federal funding to support the efforts of 157 nonprofit organizations facing an increased risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks to strengthen the security of their facilities, as well as enhance their overall preparedness.

Governor Hochul has formally appealed the denial of New York’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the February 22-23, 2026 blizzard and severe winter storm by sending a letter to President Trump urging him to reverse his administration’s decision.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take caution ahead of widespread storms that can bring severe thunderstorms and heavy rains.

Governor Hochul announced the successful conclusion of the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation, which operated from June 10 through July 20, ending a period of heightened readiness and coordination for a historic summer of major events across New York State.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on rapidly-changing air quality conditions caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota and high temperatures, as well as the potential for severe thunderstorms beginning Saturday morning.

Governor Hochul highlighted that while conditions should ease tomorrow, some areas of the state, mainly the Western New York region, will likely still be dealing with unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires and high temperatures.

Governor Hochul provided an update on the poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires and high temperatures creating unhealthy air for New Yorkers.

La gobernadora Hochul anunció $110 millones en fondos estatales para mejorar los sistemas de comunicación de emergencia y optimizar la recepción y el despacho de llamadas de seguridad pública a través de los programas combinados de Subvenciones para Operaciones de Comunicaciones Interoperables Estatales (SICG) y Puntos de Atención de Seguridad Pública (PSAP) de los Años Fiscales Estatales 2025 y 2026.