Environment
Governor Hochul announced that $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State.
Governor Hochul and New York Attorney General James announced a landmark agreement to modernize the process to secure and protect critical open spaces statewide.
Governor Hochul announced $135 million was made available to help communities across the State affordably undertake critical water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects.
Governor Hochul has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most influential global leaders driving business climate action.
Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.8047/A.3628) implementing the potential constitutional amendment authorizing continued use and improvement of the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it is beginning the environmental review process for the forthcoming Interborough Express (IBX) under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.
Governor Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced 10 counties were upgraded from drought watch to drought warning in the Great Lakes region.
Governor Hochul announced the designation of Mark Hall as Chair of the Adirondack Park Agency Board.
Governor Hochul announced that $25 million has been awarded to help New York’s farmers support agricultural water quality conservation projects.
En conmemoración del Mes de Acción contra el Hambre y la Semana del Clima, la gobernadora Hochul anunció un hito importante para ayudar a alimentar a los neoyorquinos necesitados, a la vez que reduce la contaminación que contribuye al cambio climático.