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State of Emergency Declared Following Severe Weather
June 22, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDTGovernor Hochul declared a State of Emergency in 32 counties in response to severe weather and extreme heat impacting communities across New York.
Statement From Governor Hochul
June 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM EDT"As we work to keep New Yorkers safe, we pray for the safety of our American troops, for speedy deescalation of this conflict, and for durable peace in the region.”
Refreshments Now Allowed While While Waiting to Vote
June 21, 2025 | 11:35 AM EDTGovernor Hochul signed legislation to allow voters to receive refreshments as they wait in line to exercise their civic duty.
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Governor Hochul announced that the Cannabis Control Board voted to approve the first non-conditional adult-use cannabis licenses for entrepreneurs who applied during the 2023 application window.
Governor Hochul announced two free snowmobile weekends for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers March 1-3 and March 8-10.
Earlier, Governor Hochul responded to threats to reproductive rights following news that Donald Trump intends to pursue a nationwide abortion ban if elected President.
Governor Hochul announced a major milestone in the transformative Kensington Expressway Project in East Buffalo.
Governor Hochul announced a major milestone in the transformative Kensington Expressway Project, which will reconnect neighborhoods within East Buffalo that have been divided for generations, while providing much-needed greenspace and a new vibrancy to the entire community.
Governor Hochul announced more than $166 million is being awarded to 187 projects to improve water quality across the state.
Governor Hochul announced nation-leading actions to protect against untrustworthy and fraudulent uses for artificial intelligence in New York as the state continues to build and embrace the future of responsible AI.
Governor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $49 million in direct financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
Governor Hochul announced a comprehensive $9 million upgrade to the campgrounds and facilities at Selkirk Shores State Park in Oswego County will begin in September 2024.
Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Public Service Commission adopted a $200 million New York State energy bill credit to be administered by the large electric and gas utilities on behalf of their customers.