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Medical Aid in Dying Act Signed into New York State Law
February 6, 2026 | 6:15 PM ESTGovernor Hochul signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live.
Reconnecting Injured Workers with Higher Education
February 6, 2026 | 11:27 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced a new collaboration between the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and SUNY and CUNY, to support injured New Yorkers by promoting free community college for adult learners through the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect programs.
Prepare for Extreme Cold Across the State
February 5, 2026 | 2:33 PM ESTGovernor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare ahead of extreme cold temperatures set to impact the state Friday through the weekend.
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Governor Hochul visited a child care center at the B.C. Center to highlight the State’s proposal to partner with Broome County, Dutchess County and Monroe County in a new state pilot program to support counties expanding child care access in their communities for children aged zero to three.
Governor Hochul visited a child care center at the B.C. Center to highlight the State’s proposal to partner with Broome County, Dutchess County and Monroe County in a new state pilot program to support counties expanding child care access in their communities for children aged zero to three.
New York and New Jersey announced this evening that both states are suing the Trump Administration for illegally withholding $15 billion in federally committed funding for the Gateway project to provide new tunnels and rehabilitate the existing vital Hudson River rail crossing between northern New Jersey and New York City, jeopardizing the economic future of the Northeast region.
Governor Hochul was a guest on NPR’s Morning Edition.
Governor Hochul highlighted her proposals to bring down costs of vehicle insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State.
Governor Hochul announced $4 million in funding that will support clean energy workforce development programs across New York State.
La gobernadora Hochul destacó hoy sus propuestas para reducir los costos de las primas de seguros de vehículos y combatir las reclamaciones fraudulentas en todo el estado de Nueva York.
Governor Hochul highlighted her proposals to bring down costs of vehicle insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State.
Governor Hochul participated in a Times Union Fireside Chat.
“Today’s court ruling allowing work on Sunrise Wind to resume is a big win for New York workers, families, and our future."