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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$10M Available for Urban Forest Inventory
May 15, 2026 | 12:59 PM EDTGovernor 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.
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23 Transformational Projects in the Finger Lakes
May 15, 2026 | 11:44 AM EDTGovernor 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.
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In Recognition of Earth Week, Governor Hochul Announces 93-Acre Expansion of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park
Apr 23, 2026
| 12:46 PM EDT
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.
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Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $61 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Central Brooklyn
Apr 23, 2026
| 11:45 AM EDT
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.
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Fighting for New Yorkers: Governor Hochul Announces $237.7 Million Recovered for New Yorkers in 2025
Apr 23, 2026
| 11:18 AM EDT
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.
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Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of Pendragon Theatre’s New Downtown Saranac Lake Facility
Apr 22, 2026
| 04:09 PM EDT
Governor Hochul announced the official opening of Pendragon Theatre’s new downtown facility in Saranac Lake valued at more than $11 million.
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Apoyo al Personal de Emergencia: La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia la Ampliación del Estipendio de Capacitación para Bomberos Voluntarios de Nueva York
Apr 22, 2026
| 02:52 PM EDT
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.
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Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Executive Order Banning State Employees From Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Apr 22, 2026
| 01:12 PM EDT
Governor Hochul issued an executive order prohibiting state employees from engaging in insider trading on prediction markets.
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Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for Westchester Crossing in Port Chester
Apr 22, 2026
| 12:39 PM EDT
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.
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Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of New York’s Volunteer Firefighter Training Stipend
Apr 22, 2026
| 08:37 AM EDT
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.
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Governor Hochul Announces Additional $30 Million Is Now Available to Help Purchase or Lease an Electric Vehicle in New York State
Apr 21, 2026
| 02:50 PM EDT
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.
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins New York Farm Bureau and Farmers to Highlight Her FY27 Budget Proposals
Apr 21, 2026
| 01:37 PM EDT
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.