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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.

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

Earlier, Governor Hochul announced $13.6 million to fight gun violence, aid victims and survivors and their families and communities, and bolster the state's response to the ongoing public health crisis in communities that have experienced significant increases in shootings and firearm-involved crimes since early 2020.

Governor Hochul announced $13.6 million to fight gun violence, aid victims and survivors and their families and communities, and bolster the state's response to the ongoing public health crisis in communities that have experienced significant increases in shootings and firearm-involved crimes since early 2020.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $3.5 million supportive housing project in downtown North Tonawanda in Niagara County.

Governor Hochul announced that the State Public Service Commission approved New York's investor-owned utilities electric vehicle active and passive-managed charging programs, a key element in further developing New York's electric vehicle infrastructure.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of the Skydome facility in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, Oneida County.

Governor Hochul and Attorney General James announced the filing of a consent decree with the court that formally requires Northrop Grumman to advance a comprehensive plan to contain and clean up the groundwater plume associated with the Northrop Grumman Bethpage Facility and Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant sites in Bethpage.