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Erie County Botanical Gardens’ Expansion & Renovation
June 20, 2025 | 12:41 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens broke ground on its long-anticipated expansion and renovation project.
$10 Million to Expand Food Access for All New Yorkers
June 20, 2025 | 11:41 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced $10 million through the State’s Food Access Expansion Grant Program to increase food access for New Yorkers living in areas with limited options for affordable, fresh food.
Extreme Heat to Impact New York State
June 20, 2025 | 10:49 AM EDTGovernor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the high outdoor temperatures that will impact most of the State beginning on Sunday.
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Governor Hochul announced the confirmation of new administration appointees by the Senate.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the final day of the Legislative Session.
La gobernadora Hochul celebró la aprobación legislativa de dos proyectos de ley líderes en el país para proteger a los niños en línea.
Governor Hochul celebrated the legislative passage of two nation-leading bills that protect kids online by restricting feeds and protecting data.
Governor Hochul issued a proclamation designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month and directed landmarks across the state to be illuminated orange on June 7 to mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which also kicks off Wear Orange Weekend in New York State and across the nation.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of the 20,000-square-foot Bargain Grocery, an affordable grocery store in Troy, phase one of a major project.
Governor Hochul addressed New Yorkers on affordability and the cost of living and directed the MTA to indefinitely pause congestion pricing to avoid added burdens to working- and middle-class families.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció la “Serie de verano para pequeñas empresas” de Nueva York: una serie de eventos informativos y talleres para conectar a los empresarios de Nueva York con recursos, apoyo y servicios gratuitos.
Governor Hochul unveiled application guidelines for more than $11 million in new grant programs under Empire State Development’s ConnectALL Initiative, the largest-ever investment in New York's digital infrastructure, ahead of the launch of the applications on June 17.
Governor Hochul announced New York’s “Small Business Summer Series” – a slate of informational events and workshops to connect New York entrepreneurs to free resources, support, and services.