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Strengthening Inclusive History Education
December 16, 2025 | 3:29 PM ESTGovernor Hochul signed Legislation S7855E/A8463-E which assesses teaching on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history in social studies curricula in New York and establishes an advisory committee on the future of AANHPI content in schools.
Investing in Buffalo’s East Side
December 16, 2025 | 12:08 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced a significant investment in Buffalo’s East Side, awarding $10 million from the new East Side Building Fund to 35 commercial and mixed-use projects.
New Director Appointed to NYS Canal Corporation
December 15, 2025 | 2:07 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority has hired Benjamin R. Walsh as the next Director of the New York State Canal Corporation.
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Governor Hochul announced the completion of the $67 million rehabilitation of the Olbiston Apartments in the city of Utica.
Governor Hochul announced that more than 100,000 have gotten the new New York Mobile ID (MiD), a secure digital state-issued ID.
Governor Hochul cautioned New Yorkers as parts of the state are forecasted to be impacted by the remnants of Debby with heavy rain and potential river and flash flooding.
Governor Hochul announced nearly $200 million in food assistance to more than 1.5 million low-income children as part of the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program.
Governor Hochul cautioned New Yorkers as the remnants of Debby bring heavy rain and potential river and flash flooding.
Governor Hochul announced nearly $200 million — $120 per eligible child — as part of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy que nueve organizaciones en todo el estado recibirán un total de $500 millones en adjudicaciones durante los próximos tres años para crear un nuevo programa de Red de Asistencia Social (SCN) en el estado de Nueva York. El
La gobernadora Hochul anunció que se completó la construcción de un proyecto de 27 millones de dólares que modernizó la salida 53 de la autopista Long Island en el condado de Suffolk, mejorando la seguridad pública y la conectividad en una de las intersecciones más transitadas de la región.
Governor Hochul announced that nine organizations statewide will receive a total of $500 million in awards over the next three years to create a new Social Care Network (SCN) program in New York State.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be illuminated purple on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, to commemorate Purple Heart Day.