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Governor Hochul was a guest on 1010 WINS to update New Yorkers on extreme weather.

Governor Hochul joined NY1 to update New Yorkers on extreme weather as a winter storm system is poised to dump more than a foot of snow in the Mid-Hudson Region and cause dangerous travel conditions throughout Downstate during the Tuesday morning commute.

Governor Hochul announced a special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brian Higgins will be held on Tuesday, April 30.

Governor Hochul announced that Herkimer will receive $10 million in funding as the Mohawk Valley Region winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Governor Hochul continued to urge preparation for a winter storm system poised to dump more than a foot of snow in the Mid-Hudson Region.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the statewide extreme weather forecast that is predicted for tomorrow.

Governor Hochul announced an increase of $17.7 million over last year’s levels to fund after-school programs across New York State.

Herkimer will receive $10 million in funding while Boonville and Richfield will each receive $4.5 million as this year’s NY Forward winners.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system that could bring heavy snow, gusty winds and locally moderate coastal flood impacts beginning late Monday night and continuing through the Tuesday morning commute, which will likely cause potentially dangerous driving conditions.

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation in honor of Lunar New Year 2024 and delivered a video message to all those celebrating the Year of the Dragon.