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Honoring Lunar New Year
February 17, 2026 | 6:33 PM ESTGovernor Hochul issued a proclamation in honor of Lunar New Year 2026 and in celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse.
Modernizing the SUNY Downstate Hospital
February 17, 2026 | 4:45 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that the next major phase of the $1.1 billion investment to modernize facilities at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University (SUNY Downstate) Hospital can move forward with the approval of a construction contract for the demolition of a condemned, out-of-service parking garage.
Mix of Winter Weather to Impact Areas of State
February 17, 2026 | 4:12 PM ESTGovernor Hochul urged New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a mix of winter weather set to impact areas across the state beginning Wednesday.
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La gobernadora Kathy Hochul firmó hoy una legislación que permite a los clientes de las empresas de servicios energéticos (ESCO, por sus siglas en inglés) reclamar fácilmente los fondos adeudados y evita que las ESCO retengan dicho dinero indefinidamente.
Governor Hochul announced increased New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as Memorial Day celebrations get underway.
As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup approaches, Governor Hochul signed legislation authorizing out-of-state medical professionals to provide services to athletes on-site.
Governor Hochul celebrated the substantial completion of Glens Falls’ Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Governor Hochul shared awards for 31 transformational projects in the Southern Tier as part of two economic development programs.
Governor Hochul signed legislation to allow energy services company (ESCO) customers to easily claim owed funds and prevent ESCOs from holding onto such money indefinitely.
Governor Hochul announced awards for a total of 28 transformational projects for the Mid-Hudson Region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward.
Governor Hochul announced awards for a total of 31 transformational projects in the Finger Lakes region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward.
Governor Hochul announced the opening of “Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal,” an engaging new visitor experience at Canalside in Buffalo commemorating the Erie Canal Bicentennial.
Governor Hochul announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s two commuter railroads — the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad — each broke post-pandemic ridership records on Tuesday, May 20 with the LIRR carrying 285,050 riders and the Metro-North Railroad carrying 255,638 riders.