Governor Hochul announced several actions to modernize New York's public workforce and streamline government operations as part of the historic FY 2024 Budget.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of the first solar-plus-storage project by a municipality on Long Island, now operating in the Town of East Hampton.

"From serving as Solicitor General to serving in the Manhattan District Attorney's office to clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court, Caitlin Halligan has spent her career excelling at the highest levels of the justice system, and she has an unparalleled record of experience in both public service and private practice."

"Judge Rowan Wilson is a highly qualified jurist with a keen sense of fairness and a deep commitment to justice. Throughout his tenure on the bench, he has proven himself to be a thoughtful leader who recognizes the power of the judiciary to impact the lives of all New Yorkers."

"We are disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to allow New Jersey to unilaterally withdraw from the Waterfront Commission. For decades, the Waterfront Commission has been a vital law enforcement agency, protecting essential industries at the port and cracking down on organized crime. We will continue to do everything in our power to combat corruption and crime, protect the health of our economy, and ensure the safety of New Yorkers."

Governor Hochul nominated the Honorable Rowan D. Wilson, who has served as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals for the past six years, to serve as Chief Judge.

Governor Hochul announced that $2,884,500 in grant funding is being awarded to counties and municipalities across the state to fund seven projects that reduce government costs through consolidations, shared services or internal efficiencies.

Governor Hochul announced that $500,000 has been awarded to a local human services agency to conduct community as well as direct, door-to-door outreach to households in the East Buffalo community to help residents access government benefits, services and programs.

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy nuevos esfuerzos para combatir las violaciones del trabajo infantil y el tráfico laboral en el estado de Nueva York.

Governor Hochul announced new efforts to combat child labor violations and labor trafficking in New York State.