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Agreement on FY 2026 State Budget
April 28, 2025 | 8:20 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders on key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 New York State Budget.
Prepare for Severe Weather Tuesday
April 28, 2025 | 5:50 PM EDTGovernor Hochul cautioned New Yorkers in portions of Western and Central New York to prepare for severe weather Tuesday afternoon.
Call to Reevaluate Construction Plans on East River Tunnels
April 28, 2025 | 4:46 PM EDTGovernor Hochul called on Amtrak to reevaluate its plan to fully shut down the East River Tunnels as it undertakes its latest rehabilitation project and consider shifting instead to a ‘repair in place’ method — with construction happening during nights and weekends — to maintain normal train schedules.
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Governor Hochul announced that work has begun on two significant infrastructure improvement projects that will enhance safety and improve mobility along a major corridor in northern Onondaga County and a heavily traveled route in southern Oswego County.

Governor Hochul celebrated Arbor Day 2025 by announcing $15 million in grant awards through New York State’s new Community Reforestation (CoRe) program.

Governor Hochul announced construction is underway on a $3.4 million project to enhance motorist safety and improve traffic flow in Saratoga County.

Governor Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Adaptation and Resilience Plan to establish a statewide framework to align ongoing State climate adaptation planning and implementation efforts throughout New York communities.

Governor Hochul announced that New York has dedicated nearly $125 million to on-farm projects that conserve natural resources, combat climate change, and protect soil and water quality since 2020.

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul y la fiscal general de Nueva York, Letitia James, anunciaron hoy que el estado de Nueva York y una coalición de otros 11 estados demandan a la administración Trump por imponer ilegalmente aumentos de impuestos sin precedentes a los estadounidenses mediante aranceles emitidos bajo la Ley de Poderes Económicos de Emergencia Internacional (IEEPA).

Governor Hochul announced 13 State landmarks will be illuminated orange for “Go Orange Day” and to commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week.

Governor Hochul announced New York and 11 states are suing to stop President Trump's illegal tariffs that will slow economic growth and risk recession.

Governor Hochul announced that SUNY Oneonta is the first to purchase Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates to supply clean energy to four residence halls.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of the Historic Post Office in the City of Lockport after a comprehensive historic rehabilitation and renovation.