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Agreement on FY 2026 State Budget
April 28, 2025 | 8:20 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders on key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 New York State Budget.
Prepare for Severe Weather Tuesday
April 28, 2025 | 5:50 PM EDTGovernor Hochul cautioned New Yorkers in portions of Western and Central New York to prepare for severe weather Tuesday afternoon.
Call to Reevaluate Construction Plans on East River Tunnels
April 28, 2025 | 4:46 PM EDTGovernor Hochul called on Amtrak to reevaluate its plan to fully shut down the East River Tunnels as it undertakes its latest rehabilitation project and consider shifting instead to a ‘repair in place’ method — with construction happening during nights and weekends — to maintain normal train schedules.
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“I am pleased to see that the WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement to end the writers' strike."
"As Yom Kippur begins this evening, Jewish New Yorkers will gather to observe this solemn High Holy Day with prayer and reflection."
Governor Hochul announced premium sake maker Dassai, celebrated the opening of their $80 million, 55,000 square foot, state-of-the-art brewery and tasting room in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, and the launch of their new U.S. brand, Dassai Blue.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the Business Council of New York’s annual meeting in Bolton Landing.
Governor Hochul signed legislation to protect New Yorkers from flooding as storms become increasingly frequent and extreme.
Governor Hochul announced $7.4 million in federal funding was awarded to local emergency management agencies in New York State to support planning and operational readiness for disaster response.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció que la Oficina para Personas con Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Estado de Nueva York ha otorgado más de $13 millones en subvenciones a siete proveedores de servicios sin fines de lucro en todo el estado para financiar oportunidades de capacitación vocacional específicas para carreras para personas con discapacidades del desarrollo durante los próximos cuatro años.
Para celebrar la Semana del Clima, la gobernadora Hochul anunció que avanza la construcción de 53 cargadores aéreos para autobuses eléctricos de última generación en los depósitos de la Autoridad de Transporte Metropolitano en Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island y Brooklyn.
Governor Hochul announced that more than $13 million in grants have been awarded by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to seven nonprofit service providers statewide.
Governor Hochul announced that 13 landmarks across New York will be illuminated with gold lights on Sunday, September 24 in honor of Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day.