Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
May 16, 2026 | 8:04 AM EDT“The Long Island Rail Road is essential. Every day it carries nearly 300,000 commuters and without this service, life on Long Island as we know it is not possible."
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“The Long Island Rail Road is essential. Every day it carries nearly 300,000 commuters and without this service, life on Long Island as we know it is not possible."
Governor Hochul announced that $10 million in funding is now available to support urban and community forestry management projects for enhanced environmental quality, increased tree health and diversity, and climate mitigation.
Governor Hochul announced awards for a total of 23 transformational projects for the Finger Lakes as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward.
Governor Hochul announced a 93-acre expansion of Clarence Fahnestock State Park in Putnam County to protect various sensitive species and create new outdoor recreation opportunities.
Governor Hochul announced the start of construction on Lebechi East, a new 95-unit housing development in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn that will provide affordable, supportive apartments and an on-site community health facility for residents and the public.
Governor Hochul announced New York State agencies secured over $237.7 million in recoveries and restitution for consumers in 2025, building on the Governor’s efforts to strengthen consumer protections and put money back in New Yorkers’ pockets.
Governor Hochul announced the official opening of Pendragon Theatre’s new downtown facility in Saranac Lake valued at more than $11 million.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy que el programa de Estipendios para la Capacitación de Bomberos Voluntarios de Nueva York se está ampliando para cubrir los costos de cinco cursos de capacitación adicionales disponibles para los bomberos voluntarios.
Governor Hochul issued an executive order prohibiting state employees from engaging in insider trading on prediction markets.
Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking of Westchester Crossing in Port Chester, a major infrastructure investment that will prepare the former United Hospital site for a mixed-use redevelopment expected to deliver 957 new housing units, including 105 affordable homes.
Governor Hochul announced New York’s Volunteer Firefighter Training Stipend program is expanding to offset costs for five additional training courses available to volunteer firefighters.
During Earth Week, Governor Hochul announced that an additional $30 million is now available for consumers to use towards the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle (EV) in New York State.
Governor Hochul joined the New York Farm Bureau, Northeast Dairy Producers and farmers from Upstate to highlight her proposals to bring down auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State.