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Attracting and Retaining World-Class Research Scientists
May 12, 2025 | 3:22 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced a $10 million expansion of the New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent (NYFIRST).
FY26 Budget Investments for Southern Tier Families
May 9, 2025 | 3:00 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced FY26 Budget affordability investments for Southern Tier families at Batch Grab and Go in Johnson City, New York.
Enacted Budget Cuts Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers
May 9, 2025 | 1:55 PM EDTGovernor Hochul signed new legislation as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget to put money back in the pockets of millions of New Yorkers.
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Governor Hochul announced economic development awards to spur nearly $200 million in capital investments and support 1,833 jobs.

“Too many New Yorkers have been killed because of ghost guns: unregistered firearms that are explicitly manufactured to evade our gun safety laws."

Governor Hochul announced $10 million for the Village of Cattaraugus million and $4.5 million for the Villages of Westfield and Angola.

Governor Hochul highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance highway safety and her proposal to further protect workers who build and maintain roads.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State is requesting a United States Department of Agriculture Secretarial Disaster Designation for Oneida County and the contiguous counties of Lewis, Herkimer, Oswego and Madison.

New York Power Authority has acquired full ownership of a solar energy generation project in Washington County.

Governor Hochul unveiled a proposal for faster, more reliable bus service between LaGuardia, Jackson Heights and the Long Island Rail Road.

Governor Hochul marked the ongoing struggle against the gender wage gap by recognizing Equal Pay Day and pledging to fight for equal pay.

Governor Hochul announced more than $2.1 million in awards to 43 organizations to improve public access to essential technologies.

Governor Hochul spoke on her proposal for universal free school meals, the ongoing Budget negotiations, and the Trump administration.