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Governor Hochul announced the start of construction on Smart Path Connect, a critically important transmission project led by the New York Power Authority and National Grid NY to rebuild and strengthen approximately one hundred miles of transmission in the North Country and the Mohawk Valley.

Governor Hochul announced 18 new graduates from the 23rd Basic School for Environmental Conservation Police Officers.

La gobernadora Hochul promulgó hoy la legislación (S.7863A/A.9181B) para exigir que los calefactores eléctricos tengan termostatos, apagados automáticos y estén certificados por un organismo de prueba y certificación reconocido y aprobado por la Administración de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combatting COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the fall and winter seasons.

Governor Hochul announced $55.4 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects, the latest action to upgrade New York's water and sewer systems, reduce water pollution, and safeguard vital drinking water supplies.

Governor Hochul signed legislation to require electric space heaters to have thermostats, automatic shut-offs, and be certified by a testing and certification body recognized and approved by the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

La gobernadora Hochul promulgó hoy la legislación para permitir que los propietarios de viviendas que arrienden tanques de gas licuado de petróleo reciban entregas de emergencia de cualquier proveedor enmomentos de emergencia calificada, ayudando a los propietarios de viviendas a mantener la calefacción encendida durante emergencias climáticas severas y otros períodos críticos.

"I applaud this announcement from Mayor Adams and the Building and Land Use Approval Streamlining Task Force paving the way for faster, simpler housing production in New York City and transformative, transit-oriented development in the Bronx."

La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy un nuevo informe del Departamento de Servicios Financieros que ilumina las continuas disparidades raciales en las prácticas de préstamos hipotecarios en Long Island, Rochester y Syracuse como parte de una investigación estatal en curso sobre redlining o prácticas discriminatorias.

Governor Hochul signed legislation to allow homeowners leasing liquified petroleum gas tanks to receive emergency deliveries from any supplier during times of a qualifying emergency, helping homeowners keep the heat on during severe weather emergencies and other critical periods.