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Governor Hochul announced the launch of "Why Buy Legal New York", a public education campaign promoting safer, informed, legal purchases of cannabis from licensed dispensaries in New York State.

Governor Hochul announced that the Long Island Rail Road has surpassed one million paying customers traveling in or out of Grand Central Madison Terminal, which opened with full service on February 27.

Governor Hochul announced that more than $14.2 million will be awarded to 30 tourism partners through the New York State EDA Tourism Partner Sub-Awards Grant Program.

"We are disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to allow New Jersey to unilaterally withdraw from the Waterfront Commission. For decades, the Waterfront Commission has been a vital law enforcement agency, protecting essential industries at the port and cracking down on organized crime. We will continue to do everything in our power to combat corruption and crime, protect the health of our economy, and ensure the safety of New Yorkers."

During Earth Week, Governor Hochul announced eight new large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects have been completed in the last six months to deliver clean energy to New York’s power grid.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections.

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que el estado conmemorará oficialmente la Semana Nacional de Concientización sobre Zonas de Trabajo del 17 al 21 de abril cuando comience la temporada de construcción.

La gobernadora Hochul inauguró la celebración de la Semana de la Tierra en el estado de Nueva York al anunciar una gira de escucha educativa en todo el estado sobre la Ley de Bonos Ambientales de Agua Limpia, Aire Limpio y Empleos Verdes de 4,200 millones de dólares del 2022.

Governor Hochul announced that the state will officially commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 17 through April 21 as construction season kicks off.

Governor Hochul announced $425 million will be made available through the next round of the State's Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Grant programs, bolstered by the first spending under the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.