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Refreshments Now Allowed While While Waiting to Vote
June 21, 2025 | 11:35 AM EDTGovernor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to allow voters to receive refreshments as they wait in line to exercise their civic duty.
Governor Hochul Appears on Dan Mannarino Show
June 21, 2025 | 8:48 AM EDTGovernor Kathy Hochul was a guest on PIX 11’s “PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino.”
Erie County Botanical Gardens’ Expansion & Renovation
June 20, 2025 | 12:41 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens broke ground on its long-anticipated expansion and renovation project.
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Governor Hochul issued a proclamation recognizing Earth Day 2024 to kick-off Earth Week in New York State.
Governor Hochul announced New York is one of 60 applicants selected to receive funding by the U.S. EPA through the $7B federal Solar for All grant competition for solar projects benefitting low-income New Yorkers.
Governor Hochul highlighted the dedication of John Boyd Thacher State Park as a National Natural Landmark and announced improvements.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció las inversiones históricas incluidas en el Presupuesto Aprobado para el Año Fiscal 2025 que fue aprobado por la Legislatura este fin de semana.
Governor Hochul announced the historic investments included in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget which was passed by the Legislature.
Governor Hochul announced new investments in transit, infrastructure and roadway safety as part of the FY 2025 Budget.
Governor Hochul announced major investments to fight crime and keep New Yorkers safe that were included in the FY25 Enacted Budget.
Governor Hochul announced historic P-12 education investments in the FY 2025 Budget, including nearly $36 billion in total School Aid for the 2024-2025 school year – the highest level of school funding in state history.
Governor Hochul announced a historic agreement as part of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget to address New York’s housing crisis.
Governor Hochul announced major investments and initiatives to increase access to higher education in the FY 2025 Budget.