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Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
November 12, 2025 | 9:02 PM EST“At a time when Republicans control every lever of the federal government, they shut it down, creating chaos in our airports, in our federal workforce, and for hungry families who depend on SNAP — all to take affordable health care away from millions of Americans."
Opening the National Urban League Empowerment Center
November 12, 2025 | 12:16 PM ESTGovernor Hochul joined Empire State Development (ESD) President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight, community leaders, and development partners to celebrate the grand opening of the National Urban League’s new headquarters at the Urban League Empowerment Center in Harlem.
Funding Community-Centered Transportation Projects
November 12, 2025 | 11:12 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State.
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Governor Hochul announced pay increases for about 2,100 State employees working in professional traineeships across 46 state agencies.
"State Police and Department of Transportation are on scene coordinating with local first responders on rescue operations.”
Earlier, Governor Hochul and Attorney General James delivered remarks on the 2024 election.
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James updated New Yorkers on the ongoing work to protect the fundamental freedoms of New Yorkers in preparation for President-Elect Donald Trump’s second term.
Governor Hochul met with public safety officials in the New York City Regional Operations Center.
Governor Hochul announced that the MTA hit one billion trips on the New York City subway in 2024.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció que hay hasta $20 millones disponibles para propietarios elegibles en áreas propensas a inundaciones para realizar mejoras proactivas de mitigación de inundaciones y eficiencia energética en sus hogares
Governor Hochul announced funding for eligible homeowners in flood prone areas to make proactive flood mitigation improvements.
"Roadside workers risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of all drivers on the road and they deserve our utmost attention at all times."
“Anyone threatening to repeal the CHIPS & Science Act is threatening more than 50,000 good-paying jobs in Upstate New York and $231 billion worth of economic growth nationwide."