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Record Funding for Victim Assistance Programs
July 7, 2025 | 1:04 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced a record investment of nearly $379.5 million in federal and State funding over three years to support programs and services for victims and survivors of crime and their families.
2025 Great New York State Fair Tickets on Sale
July 7, 2025 | 9:50 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that admission and parking for The 2025 Great New York State Fair went on sale.
Congestion Pricing Succeeding in Reducing Traffic
July 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM EDTGovernor Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that in its first six months, New York City’s congestion pricing program has succeeded in reducing traffic
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Governor Hochul announced the largest fine to date against the owner of an unlicensed business operating six illicit cannabis shops.

Governor Hochul granted clemency to 13 individuals, including 11 pardons and two commutations.

Governor Hochul announced that major construction has been completed on a $13.1 million project to rehabilitate two historic drawbridges.

Governor Hochul announced that law enforcement statewide will increase patrols to combat impaired and reckless driving this Memorial Day weekend.

Governor Hochul encouraged residents and visitors to start summer early by visiting a State Park, beach or Historic Site this Memorial Day weekend.

Governor Hochul hosted a roundtable with students from Williamsville East High School in Erie County to discuss the youth mental health crisis and the challenges posed by unhealthy and excessive social media use.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the reopening of the Beaver Island Parkway Bridge over the Niagara Thruway (I-190) in Grand Island.

Governor Hochul hosted a roundtable with students to discuss the youth mental health crisis and challenges posed by excessive social media use.

Governor Hochul announced the confirmation of Daniel F. Martuscello III as the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) by the Senate. Martuscello has served as Acting Commissioner of DOCCS since June 2023.

“Here we go again: Republicans in Congress have once again blocked bipartisan legislation to secure our border and address the migrant and asylum seeker crisis."