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Governor Hochul announced the opening of Angela's House, a $22.8 million development that transformed a long-dormant wing of the historic Villa Maria Academy into affordable housing in the Erie County town of Cheektowaga.

Earlier, Governor Hochul announced a major milestone in New York State's historic $150 million investment and partnership with City of Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and Westchester County Executive George Latimer to address longstanding environmental justice concerns as well as water infrastructure and public health challenges that have plagued the city for decades.

Governor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $51 million in funding that includes low-cost financing and previously announced grants.

Governor Hochul announced the New York State Department of Labor is launching a new, free digital literacy program to help job seekers gain the skills they need to be more marketable to employers.

Governor Hochul announced that more than $24 million has been awarded to support 28 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

Governor Hochul announced an additional $25 million will be made available to organizations at risk of hate crimes and vandalism.

Governor Hochul joined President Biden and delivered remarks at SUNY Westchester Community College.

Governor Hochul announced that the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad set post-pandemic ridership records on Tuesday, May 9.

Governor Hochul announced thousands of state jobs are open and available for immediate hiring in the health and human services fields.