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Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams announced an agreement on a financial framework between New York State and New York City that will help fund the reconstruction and potential expansion of Penn Station and revitalization of the surrounding area.

Governor Hochul directed the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and the State Police to implement heightened patrols and surveillance of shark activity, including drone and helicopter monitoring, along the Long Island State Park Beaches due to recent shark encounters in the Atlantic Ocean waters off of the South Shore.

“Earlier today, I spoke with Dr. Ashish Jha of the White House as part of our ongoing push to make sure that New York receives its fair share of monkeypox vaccine supply, especially for those New Yorkers in communities with high transmission rates."

"Today, I spoke with new Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Steven M. Dettelbach following his Senate confirmation earlier this week."

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

Governor Hochul today signed legislation S.1078B/A.5084A, which requires new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness as a component of the pre-licensing exam and as a prerequisite for obtaining a license to operate a motor vehicle.

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.4142/A.5061) prohibiting smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps.

Governor Hochul announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for July.

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.9348/A.8292) directing the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services to conduct a study on bank overdraft fees in New York State.

Governor Hochul announced she signed a legislative package of two bills that will protect the rights of New Yorkers who receive public benefits and strengthen access to social services.