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September 06, 2024

State Park Pool Attendance Increases Nearly 36 Percent

New York State Park pool attendance increased dramatically this summer after making access free as a part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign and NY SWIMS initiative.

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Legislation to Improve the Safety of Workers in NYS

September 7, 2024 | 12:07 PM EDT

Governor Hochul signed eight pieces of legislation aimed at protecting New York State’s workforce.

Governor Hochul Visits Students for Back-to-School Week

September 6, 2024 | 6:10 PM EDT

Governor Hochul visited Rhodes Academy in Hempstead Public School District to talk with students and read to first graders.

Ribbon Cutting at SUNY Delhi’s Farnsworth Hall

September 6, 2024 | 5:02 PM EDT

Governor Hochul announced the opening of SUNY Delhi’s Farnsworth Hall following a comprehensive $37 million renovation supported by funding from New York State.

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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative

Sep 18, 2023 | 11:49 AM EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative.

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Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Emite Proclamación para Celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el Estado de Nueva York

Sep 18, 2023 | 11:01 AM EDT

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul emitió el viernes una proclamación para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el estado de Nueva York.

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Governor Hochul Celebrates New York’s Statewide Pay Transparency Law as Groundbreaking Legislation Takes Effect

Sep 17, 2023 | 02:03 PM EDT

Governor Hochul celebrated New York’s groundbreaking pay transparency law, which takes effect today.

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Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in New York State

Sep 15, 2023 | 06:09 PM EDT

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in New York State.

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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Rosh Hashana

Sep 15, 2023 | 04:32 PM EDT

“Tonight, our Jewish friends and neighbors will begin their celebration of Rosh Hashana, the beginning of the Jewish New Year and one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar."

Governor Hochul introduces a strategy to combat a surge of car thefts across New York

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B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Unveils Targeted Action Plan to Combat Car Thefts

Sep 15, 2023 | 04:03 PM EDT

Governor Hochul announced a series of targeted actions to combat the high number of car thefts, particularly of certain Kia and Hyundai model vehicles, in counties across New York State called the Comprehensive Auto-Theft Reduction Strategy, CARS.