Pressroom

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

Governor Hochul announced that LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flags were raised for the first time over the New York State Capitol as part of the New York State 2022 celebration of Pride Month.

Governor Hochul announced the award of more than $5 million for two initiatives to expand addiction services in New York State and help people in need better access treatment and other support.

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

Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered a three-year, $10 million partnership with Georgetown University's National Center for Cultural Competence to advance the policies and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural and linguistic competence into all components of the OPWDD system of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities.

Governor Hochul announced that construction has begun on an $83 million project in Queens to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion on the eastbound Long Island Expressway (I-495) between the entrance ramp from the southbound Clearview Expressway to the Exit 29 ramp to Springfield Boulevard.

Governor Hochul announced $2.4 million in grants to help five municipalities clean up contamination at six sites targeted for redevelopment.

Governor Hochul announced that construction of a $9.5 billion, world-class New Terminal One at JFK International Airport will move forward this summer now that financial and environmental approvals have been secured, including today's financial close for the first phase of the project.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $49 million housing development that will bring 80 new affordable apartments to downtown Yonkers.