Governor Hochul announced that the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) has issued a final siting permit to Boralex LLC for the Two Rivers Solar Project, a 200-megawatt (MW) solar facility in the towns of Brasher and Massena, St. Lawrence County.

Governor Hochul announced that construction is officially underway on a project to rehabilitate the Old Forge and Sixth Lake Dams in the western Adirondacks.

Governor Hochul unveiled her plan to continue investing in New York’s nation-leading environmental protection initiatives while bolstering the state's preparedness amidst frequent extreme weather events as part of her 2026 State of the State.

Governor Hochul announced her “Let Them Build” agenda, a series of landmark reforms to speed up housing and infrastructure projects and lower costs as part of her 2026 State of the State.

Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the Long Island Association State of The Region breakfast.

Governor Hochul announced a 180-acre expansion of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in Suffolk County to protect vulnerable coastal habitats.

Governor Hochul announced the State’s $3.8 billion investment in local water infrastructure projects during State Fiscal Year 2025.

Governor Hochul announced $10 million will be made available for the second round of the Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant Program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy.

Governor Hochul announced a major step forward in a $95.8 million project to rebuild Lake Sebago Beach at Harriman State Park with the award of a key construction contract to a New York company.

Governor Hochul announced the permanent protection of approximately 100 acres at the Peconic Land Trust’s Broad Cove Preserve in Suffolk County, helping conserve Long Island’s natural habitat and promoting climate resilience by safeguarding valuable natural resources.