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Expanding the Suffolk Crime Analysis Center
January 24, 2025 | 12:47 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced nearly $1 million to double the number of professionals who respond to local law enforcement requests for assistance.
New York’s First Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators
January 23, 2025 | 3:41 PM ESTGovernor Hochul introduced a resource for teachers to develop students’ ability to analyze, evaluate and assess all forms of media.
Making Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable
January 23, 2025 | 1:35 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
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Governor Hochul announced state landmarks to be illuminated purple to mark New York’s participation in the National “Purple Thursday” Campaign to raise awareness and show support for survivors of domestic violence.
Governor Hochul announced $236 million has been allocated through bonds and subsidies to create or preserve affordable, supportive, and sustainable homes.
Governor Hochul visited the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Governor Hochul arrived in Israel for a solidarity mission.
Governor Hochul signed important child protection legislation for families sending their kids to select camps.
Governor Hochul signed legislation to permit Medicaid reimbursement for programs serving survivors of community violence.
Governor Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced plans for the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York, a new biomedical research hub in New York City that will leverage a nearly $300 million public-private investment to drive collaboration between leading research institutions and solve significant scientific challenges.
Governor Hochul signed the “Safe Schools by Design Act” that requires districts’ facilities plans to consider incorporating safety and health design principles.
Governor Hochul signed legislation S.2712B/A.4755B to support local STOP-DWI programs by directing two of the mandatory surcharges currently assessed against those committing impaired driving offenses to fund local prevention programs.
Governor Hochul convened the State University of New York, City University of New York, the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, the New York State Education Department, and the Higher Education Services Corporation for the first-ever FAFSA Completion Strategy Summit.