Governor Hochul announced she has requested a Physical Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Columbia, Rensselaer and the contiguous counties of Albany, Saratoga, Washington, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster, following a flooding event from July 28 to July 29, 2026.

Governor Hochul has secured a Physical Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration for Queens County and the contiguous counties of Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York and Richmond following severe flooding that resulted from storms that passed through the area on May 20, 2026.

Governor Hochul has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump to support the recovery efforts of communities impacted by the February 22-23 blizzard.

Governor Hochul deployed snow removal personnel and equipment to Massachusetts to support the state’s winter storm response as a blizzard brought more than two feet of snow to areas across the southeastern region of the commonwealth.

Earlier, Governor Hochul met with nonprofit and health care leaders to highlight Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $50 million has been awarded to 50 projects through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State responded to multiple severe weather-related emergencies and disasters throughout the past year.

Governor Hochul provided an update as a significant lake effect snow continues to impact communities.

La gobernadora Hochul anunció que hay hasta $20 millones disponibles para propietarios elegibles en áreas propensas a inundaciones para realizar mejoras proactivas de mitigación de inundaciones y eficiencia energética en sus hogares

Governor Hochul announced funding for eligible homeowners in flood prone areas to make proactive flood mitigation improvements.