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Deploying DEC Forest Rangers for California Wildfires
January 16, 2025 | 2:11 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that a team of 10 Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers is traveling to California to support ongoing efforts to contain wildfires raging in Los Angeles.
Creating Quality, Sustainable Homes in the Southern Tier
January 16, 2025 | 10:53 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that construction has begun at Town and Country Apartments, a 256-unit affordable housing development in the city of Binghamton.
Child Care Center Visit Highlights Affordability Agenda
January 15, 2025 | 4:12 PM ESTGovernor Hochul visited the Commission for Economic Opportunity’s Community Resource Center to Highlight her 2025 State of the State Affordability Agenda.
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Governor Hochul announced that a team of 10 Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers is traveling to California to support ongoing efforts to contain wildfires raging in Los Angeles.
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Governor Hochul announced that construction has begun at Town and Country Apartments, a 256-unit affordable housing development in the city of Binghamton.
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Governor Hochul visited the Commission for Economic Opportunity’s Community Resource Center to Highlight her 2025 State of the State Affordability Agenda.
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Governor Hochul addressed the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages and implement a ceasefire.
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La gobernadora Hochul pronunció su discurso sobre el Estado del Estado del 2025, que incluye más de 200 iniciativas que devolverán dinero a los bolsillos de las personas, mantendrán seguros a los neoyorquinos y garantizarán que el futuro de Nueva York sea un lugar donde todas las familias puedan prosperar.
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Governor Hochul delivered the 2025 State of the State Address and released her “Fighting for Your Family” agenda.
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Governor Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State address, including more than 200 initiatives that will put money back in people’s pockets, keep New Yorkers safe and ensure the future of New York is a place where all families can thrive.
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Governor Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State Address.
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Governor Hochul proposed a middle class tax cut for more than 8.3 New York taxpayers as part of her 2025 State of the State.
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Governor Hochul announced new initiatives to make New York the best, most affordable place to start a family as part of her 2025 State of the State.