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Strong Winter Storms Expected Through Sunday
February 7, 2025 | 6:13 PM ESTGovernor Hochul updated New Yorkers on two winter storms expected to impact areas throughout the State today through Sunday.
Conversation with Mothers on Affordability
February 7, 2025 | 2:40 PM ESTGovernor Hochul convened a conversation with mothers at Fox’s Deli in Rochester to highlight her 2025 State of the State affordability agenda.
2025 Free Fishing Days
February 7, 2025 | 3:22 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the six designated Free Fishing Days in New York State, encouraging New Yorkers to get offline and get outside to enjoy these affordable outdoor recreation opportunities statewide.
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Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Public Service Commission approved a new framework for the State to achieve a nation-leading six gigawatts of energy storage by 2030, which represents at least 20 percent of the peak electricity load of New York State.

Governor Hochul announced a solicitation seeking proposals for the development of new large-scale land-based renewable energy projects.

Earlier, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at Juneteenth in Queens.

Governor Hochul released the final report from the New York State Commission on African American History and announced $16 million to support the development and implementation of recommendations from the report.

Governor Hochul announced that admission to all New York State Parks will be free on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20.

Governor Hochul announced that a French-based pharmaceutical company will invest $106 million to update its facility in the Town of Henrietta.

Governor Hochul announced the five 2023-24 winners of the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of LaFayette Apartments, an affordable housing development that transformed the vacant Main Street School in the village of Waterloo into 35 new apartments for residents 62 and older.

Governor Hochul announced that in just 3 weeks, more than 100 illicit storefronts were shut down by the Cannabis Enforcement Task Force.

Governor Hochul announced that more than 100 illicit storefronts across the state were shut down by the Cannabis Enforcement Task Force.