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Communities Against Hate Crimes
April 15, 2026 | 11:37 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that nonprofit, community-based organizations at risk of hate crimes and attacks can now apply for record-level funding – up to $70 million – through the state’s Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes program.
Cooling Assistance Applications Now Available
April 15, 2026 | 12:42 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that vulnerable New Yorkers can begin applying for cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) beginning on April 15.
Pied-à-terre Tax Proposal for Luxury Second Homes
April 15, 2026 | 11:53 AM EDTGovernor Hochul proposed a pied-à-terre tax to support Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s efforts to close New York City’s budget gap.
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Governor Hochul Expands Access to Lifesaving Overdose Emergency Kits in Domestic Violence Programs Across New York
Governor Hochul announced that domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State will now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits.
Governor Hochul Announces $22.5 Million Grant to Increase Health Care Workforce Training
Governor Hochul announced that 28 health care facilities statewide will receive $22.5 million in awards during the next year for training — a part of the Governor’s $10 billion multi-year investment in health care, the largest in State history — to help rebuild and grow the health care workforce and help strengthen the health care system.
Governor Hochul Announces Long-Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Using Fire-Safe Battery Technology
Governor Hochul announced that New York State will receive U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding for a long-duration energy storage demonstration project that will use fire-safe battery technology.
Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Organiza una Mesa Redonda en El Oeste de Nueva York Sobre Abordar El Uso de Teléfonos Inteligentes en Las Escuelas de Nueva York
La gobernadora Hochul celebró hoy una mesa redonda con educadores locales y partes interesadas en el oeste de Nueva York como parte de su gira de escucha por todo el estado centrada en abordar el uso de teléfonos inteligentes en las escuelas.
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Hosts Western New York Roundtable on Tackling Smartphone Use in New York Schools
Governor Hochul held a roundtable discussion with local educators and stakeholders in Western New York as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools.
Governor Hochul Hosts Western New York Roundtable on Tackling Smartphone Use in New York Schools
Governor Hochul met with local educators and stakeholders in Western New York to address smartphone use in schools.
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's “Morning Joe”
Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell
Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC’s Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates Wells Enterprises’ Significantly Expanded $425 Million Investment at Its Dunkirk Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility
Governor Hochul announced that Wells Enterprises is significantly expanding its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dunkirk.
Governor Hochul Announces More Than $7.3 Million for Climate Smart Communities Projects
Governor Hochul announced more than $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities grant program.