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Leading the Nation on Climate Change

July 18, 2019

Joined by former VP Al Gore, Governor Cuomo executed the nation's largest offshore wind agreement and signed the historic Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

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Passage of $15 Minimum Wage in U.S. House of Representatives

July 18, 2019 | 04:00 pm EDT

Statement from Governor Cuomo on Passage of $15 Minimum Wage in U.S. House of Representatives

Weather

New Yorkers Urged to Prepare for Extreme Heat This Weekend

July 18, 2019 | 01:30 pm EDT

Governor Cuomo urges New Yorkers statewide to take precautions ahead of potentially dangerous heat conditions that are expected to begin on Friday, July 19 and last through Monday, July 22.

Transportation

Rehabilitating Six Capital Region Bridges

July 17, 2019 | 01:00 pm EDT

Governor Cuomo announces that work has begun on a two-year, $4.6 million project to rehabilitate six bridges in Saratoga, Warren and Albany counties.