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Declaring January Stalking Awareness Month
January 17, 2025 | 4:24 PM ESTGovernor Hochul recognized January as Stalking Awareness Month and January 18th as Stalking Awareness Day of Action in New York State, issuing a proclamation and directing that all State landmarks be illuminated yellow tomorrow, January 18, in honor of those impacted by stalking and all forms of gender-based violence.
Preparing for Dangerously Cold Temperatures Starting Sunday
January 17, 2025 | 4:09 PM ESTGovernor Hochul urged caution and directed state agencies to prepare for a dangerous winter storm system that threatens lake effect snow and cold temperatures statewide next week.
Growing Minority and Women Owned Businesses
January 17, 2025 | 2:14 PM ESTGovernor Hochul launched the “Trailblazers in Business” certification initiative to strengthen New York MWBEs during Black History Month.
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La gobernadora Hochul firmó una legislación que otorga a la Oficina de Parques, Recreación y Preservación Histórica del Estado de Nueva York autoridad regulatoria sobre los barcos turísticos comerciales que operan en cuevas para evitar futuras tragedias.
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Governor Hochul signed legislation granting regulatory authority over commercial tourism boats operating in caves.
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"Today's Supreme Court decision on bump stocks is a sad day for the families who have lost loved ones in mass shootings"
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Governor Hochul announced recommendations to add 17 properties and districts to State and Federal registers of historic places.
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Governor Hochul announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and awarded nearly $36 million to local law enforcement agencies to further reduce violent crime.
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La gobernadora Hochul instó a los neoyorquinos a prepararse para el clima severo del viernes y varios días de calor extremo y alta humedad la próxima semana en todo el estado.
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Governor Hochul announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and awarded nearly $36 million to local law enforcement agencies.
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Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for severe weather Friday and several days of extreme heat and high humidity next week across the State.
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Governor Hochul announced the permanent protection of two environmentally sensitive parcels of open space in Cayuga County.
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Governor Hochul announced the members of the new independent group tasked with cultivating an emerging technology ecosystem in New York.