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Assisting Recovery Efforts from Red Hook Fire
November 17, 2025 | 4:12 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that New York State has secured a Physical Disaster Declaration for Kings County and the contiguous counties of Queens, Richmond and New York.
Completing the Hunts Point Access Improvement Project
November 17, 2025 | 2:19 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that work has been completed on the third and final phase of the transformative $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project — the final milestone in the transformation of the South Bronx that has strengthened neighborhoods, improved mobility and provided new recreational opportunities and access to green space.
Supporting Crash Responder Safety Week
November 17, 2025 | 12:30 PM ESTGovernor Hochul issued a proclamation recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week and announced a multi-agency partnership to remind drivers to slow down and safely move over for emergency vehicles stopped on or next to a roadway.
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the lake effect snow event beginning this afternoon and continuing into the weekend for areas in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the North Country.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State has delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on heavy rain and snow expected to impact New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State’s cannabis industry has reached a historic milestone of more than $1 billion in retail sales.
Governor Hochul invited New Yorkers to participate in a 2025 wellness challenge offered by New York’s State Park and Historic Site System (State Parks), set to begin January 1, 2025.
Governor Hochul announced that more than 2,800 miles of highways and 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved in 2024.
Governor Hochul announced that the new year will bring increased workers’ compensation and Paid Family Leave benefits for workers, while also delivering savings for businesses.
Governor Hochul announced that flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
“Despite the best efforts of the State of New Jersey trying to thwart New York’s ability to reduce congestion on our streets while making long-overdue investments in public transit, our position has prevailed in court on nearly every issue."
Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take precautions as storms are forecast to impact New Year’s Eve celebrations.