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Medical Aid in Dying Act Signed into New York State Law
February 6, 2026 | 6:15 PM ESTGovernor Hochul signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live.
Reconnecting Injured Workers with Higher Education
February 6, 2026 | 11:27 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced a new collaboration between the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and SUNY and CUNY, to support injured New Yorkers by promoting free community college for adult learners through the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect programs.
Prepare for Extreme Cold Across the State
February 5, 2026 | 2:33 PM ESTGovernor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare ahead of extreme cold temperatures set to impact the state Friday through the weekend.
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Governor Hochul announced the completion of The Rise, a 71-unit affordable and supportive housing development in Brooklyn.
Governor Hochul joined MTA officials and law enforcement to highlight a FY 2026 New York State Budget deal that delivers on the Governor’s public safety commitments to continue making our subways safer
Earlier, Governor Hochul rallied with New Yorkers to celebrate a FY 2026 New York State Budget deal that delivers all of the Governor’s affordability commitments and will put nearly $5,000 back in the pockets of New York families.
La Gobernadora Hochul se unió hoy a los neoyorquinos para celebrar el acuerdo del Presupuesto Estatal de Nueva York para el Año Fiscal 2026, que cumple con todos los compromisos de asequibilidad de la Gobernadora y devolverá casi $5,000 a las familias neoyorquinas.
Governor Hochul rallied with New Yorkers to celebrate a FY 2026 New York State Budget deal that delivers all of the Governor’s affordability commitments and will put nearly $5,000 back in the pockets of New York families.
Governor Hochul was a panelist on MeidasTouch’s inaugural Democratic Governor Virtual Town Hall.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of the new $8 million Utica Children’s Museum.
Governor Hochul visited the Albany County District Attorney's Office to announce the changes in discovery law secured in the FY 2026 State Budget deal.
Governor Hochul visited the Capital District YMCA BOCES Preschool to highlight the FY 2026 Budget investments in child care.
Governor Hochul directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of New York State Police retired investigator Thomas K. Herrick.