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Investing in Continued Preservation of Historical Sites
February 15, 2026 | 3:41 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced $1.2 million for historical societies across New York State.
$3.8M Grant Program Highlights Black History Across NYS
February 15, 2026 | 2:33 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced a $3.8 million new grant program to support and promote the history and achievements of African Americans and people of African descent throughout the State.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
February 13, 2026 | 5:35 PM EST“Every time Donald Trump has tried to derail this project, I’ve fought back, and I will again. We will not accept threats or phony deals when the law is clear. We’re ready to build. Let us get to work.”
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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.
Governor Hochul outlined the turmoil created under President Trump’s first 100 days in office, warning that his administration’s retaliatory policies, deep federal cuts and unilateral tariffs are poised to negatively impact New York’s economy, the environment and hard working families.
Governor Hochul announced the start of construction on Coventry Commons, a $59 million project creating 101 affordable apartments in the historic former Reed Manufacturing Company’s factory and office space in Wayne County’s village of Newark.
Earlier, Governor Hochul announced an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 New York State Budget.