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Refreshments Now Allowed While While Waiting to Vote
June 21, 2025 | 11:35 AM EDTGovernor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to allow voters to receive refreshments as they wait in line to exercise their civic duty.
Governor Hochul Appears on Dan Mannarino Show
June 21, 2025 | 8:48 AM EDTGovernor Kathy Hochul was a guest on PIX 11’s “PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino.”
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.
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Governor Hochul announced that 213 New York municipalities have launched applications to be certified as Pro-Housing Communities.
Governor Hochul announced the confirmations of two administration appointees by the Senate. Walter T. Mosley has been confirmed as Secretary of State and Robert J. Rodriguez has been confirmed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.
Governor Hochul announced Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward awards for Homer, Moravia, Hamilton, and Phoenix.
Governor Hochul announced a total of 19 transformational projects in New York City as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward.
Governor Hochul announced today 11 leading real estate groups were selected in the third round of the $50 million Empire Building Challenge to advance climate-friendly multifamily buildings in New York State.
Governor Hochul announced construction is underway on a 67-unit affordable housing development at 35 Broadway in the village of Menands.
Governor Hochul reinforced her commitment to protecting the mental health of kids and teenagers online.
La gobernadora Hochul reforzó su compromiso de proteger la salud mental de niños y adolescentes al convertir en una prioridad máxima la promulgación de legislación líder en el país que aborde la seguridad en línea y los impactos dañinos de las redes sociales en las últimas semanas de la Sesión Legislativa Estatal del 2024.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at SUNY Chancellor John B. King’s 2024 State of the University address.
Governor Hochul reinforced her commitment to protecting the mental health of kids and teenagers by making it a top priority to enact nation-leading legislation addressing online safety and the harmful impacts of social media in the final weeks of the 2024 State Legislative Session.