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$15M Awarded to Workforce Development Projects
March 6, 2026 | 9:59 AM ESTGovernor Hochul today announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to 13 workforce development projects across nine regions through Empire State Development's Office of Strategic Workforce Development.
Transformative I-81 Viaduct Project Updates
March 5, 2026 | 3:16 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the opening of Interstate 81 southbound as part of the transformative I-81 Viaduct Project, the largest infrastructure project in the history of the State Department of Transportation.
Highlighting the Impact of Universal Child Care
March 5, 2026 | 2:59 PM ESTGovernor Hochul underscored the importance of her plan to deliver universal child care for children under five years old across the state by highlighting the link between universal, affordable child care and a more affordable and prosperous state.
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"Congestion pricing is legal, it works, and it is here to stay. The cameras are staying on.”
Governor Hochul joined Mayor Mamdani to announce the first major milestone in their plan to deliver free child care for two-year-olds in New York City.
Governor Hochul announced that the DMV helped New Yorkers recover more than $13.6 million in stolen vehicles, titles, parts and services during 2025. That number is an increase from $11 million in 2024.
Governor Hochul held a roundtable with business leaders and farmers from Western New York to hear about the challenges they’ve faced over the past year while navigating the Trump administration’s reckless tariff policies.
Governor Hochul highlighted Border Patrol’s mismanaged release of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a refugee from Myanmar who was partially blind and never returned to his family, and ICE’s violation of constitutional rights in their recent detainment of Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks on the ongoing attacks in Iran.
Governor Hochul held a roundtable with business leaders and farmers from Western New York to hear about the challenges they’ve faced over the past year while navigating the Trump administration’s reckless tariff policies.
Governor Hochul marched in the annual Chinatown Lunar New Year parade in New York City.
Governor Hochul directed landmarks across the state to be lit purple on March 1 in recognition of Women’s History Month.
La gobernadora Hochul ordenó que los monumentos estatales se iluminaran de azul, blanco y rojo en honor al Día de la Independencia Dominicana.