“While I appreciate that the New York Public Service Commission worked to significantly lower the outrageously high initial rate proposals, it’s still not enough."

Governor Hochul celebrated with business and union leaders the state’s action to pay off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan — a move to bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New Yorkers and cut costs to businesses.

Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the M&T Bank Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony in Schenectady, New York.

Governor Hochul announced that $10 million in funding was awarded to 17 projects as part of the Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant Program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy.

Governor Hochul announced more than $153 million was made available to help more than two dozen communities across New York State advance critical water and sewer infrastructure projects.

Governor Hochul launched a new website that enables parents and students to look up their school’s plan for smartphone restrictions.

Governor Hochul announced the first-of-their-kind AI specialized degrees to be offered to University at Buffalo (UB) students beginning this fall.

Governor Hochul chaired the New York State Financial Control Board annual meeting in New York City.

Governor Hochul announced $23 million in funding has been awarded to four under-resourced school districts across New York State to create healthier, more comfortable learning environments under the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (Environmental Bond Act).

Governor Hochul visited the CCNS Peter J. Dellamonica Older Adult Center in Queens, NY to highlight New York State’s First Master Plan for Aging and the investments made to support our older population.