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Honoring Minnesota State Representative and Husband
June 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM EDTGovernor Hochul directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings in Minnesota on June 14.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
June 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM EDT"While there are no credible threats to New York at this time, I have nonetheless directed the New York State Police and other State personnel to continue providing security support at sensitive sites -- particularly Jewish and Muslim houses of worship and community centers."
Confirmation of Administration Appointees by the Senate
June 13, 2025 | 4:05 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the confirmation of new and re-appointed administration appointees by the New York State Senate.
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La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy la finalización de los rompeolas vivientes, un proyecto innovador de $111 millones diseñado para mejorar la resiliencia costera al disminuir el impacto de las olas de tormenta y la erosión a lo largo de la costa de Staten Island.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of Living Breakwaters, an innovative $111 million project designed to improve coastal resilience by decreasing the impact of storm waves and erosion along the coast of Staten Island.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció casi $90 millones en subvenciones estatales otorgadas a comunidades en todo el estado de Nueva York para mejorar su infraestructura de agua potable mediante la identificación y el reemplazo de las líneas de servicio de plomo.
Governor Hochul announced nearly $90 million to improve community drinking water infrastructure by identifying and replacing lead service lines.
Governor Hochul highlighted the State’s nation-leading climate efforts, including awarding a record level of funding to farms through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program.
“This is an extraordinarily difficult day for New York City."
Governor Hochul announced the deployment of a team of 16 swift water rescue personnel, two canines and emergency response equipment to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Governor Hochul attended a roundtable discussion between the U.S. Department of Commerce, American Federation of Teachers, and Micron Technology to celebrate and highlight the partnership created in Syracuse.
Para celebrar la Semana del Clima, la gobernadora Hochul anunció $7 millones en fondos de subvención competitivos para organizaciones comunitarias, sin fines de lucro y tribales para apoyar la construcción o renovación de instalaciones existentes, para crear centros comunitarios de educación ambiental, que ofrecerán clases y programas sobre conciencia ambiental.
Governor Hochul announced grants for organizations in disadvantaged communities to offer classes and programs on environmental awareness.