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Two Strong Winter Storms Expected Through Sunday
February 6, 2025 | 7:50 PM ESTGovernor Hochul urged New Yorkers to use caution as two strong winter storms are expected to impact areas throughout the State Friday through Sunday.
Governor Hochul Convenes Trade Policy Roundtable
February 6, 2025 | 6:05 PM ESTGovernor Hochul convened a roundtable with business leaders from Western New York to discuss the potential impacts of trade tariffs on New York’s economy and consumers.
$9.6M in Mental Health Support for Rural Areas of NYS
February 6, 2025 | 3:40 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced $9.6 million in state funding is available to provide additional mental health assistance services for rural areas of the state, including a program dedicated to helping farmers, agribusiness workers and their families.
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Governor Hochul signed a package of legislation that will improve New York's laws related to alcoholic beverages in an effort to expand options for consumers and support New York's small businesses in the alcoholic beverage sector.

Governor Hochul announced that public colleges and universities in New York will offer increased law enforcement presence and additional resources for students attending campus Shabbat services.

Governor Hochul announced that NYS was awarded $13.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program.

Governor Hochul announced that New York's first cell and gene therapy hub will be housed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, Erie County.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a series of flood resiliency projects in the City of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County.

Governor Hochul announced that multiple landmarks and bridges across New York will be illuminated in pink, teal and green to recognize Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Governor Hochul announced the appointment of Richard Kessel to the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority.

Governor Hochul announced that the $8.6 million project to modernize State Routes 36 and 248 in the Village of Canisteo, Steuben County, is complete.

Governor Hochul announced the winners of the ninth annual 43North Finals, New York State’s $5 million startup competition held in Buffalo, in which five revolutionary companies were each awarded a $1 million investment.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams held a virtual briefing to update New Yorkers on the security measures being taken in anticipation of the expected large-scale protests.