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Protecting the Finger Lakes Watersheds
May 21, 2025 | 10:40 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that $42 million will be disbursed to the Eastern Finger Lakes Coalition to begin implementation of priority projects that will help mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms in the Finger Lakes Watershed area.
Funding to Improve Animal Shelters
May 21, 2025 | 8:23 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced over $10.4 million has been awarded to 30 animal care organizations across the state through the seventh round of the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund.
Gov. Hochul Removes 24 Line Items From FY 2026 Budget
May 20, 2025 | 5:57 PM EDTGovernor Hochul removed 24 line items from the FY 2026 Enacted Budget in accordance with Article VII of the State Constitution.
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Governor Hochul announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad trains are achieving significant milestones so far in 2025, with high on-time performance records and strong ridership gains, building on record service reliability documented in 2024.
“Earlier today, I spoke with Ontario Premier Doug Ford to express my significant concerns with his plan to hike electricity costs by 25 percent"
Governor Hochul announced that Poughkeepsie will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
Governor Hochul announced awards to establish five ‘step-down’ programs to help adults living with co-occurring mental illness and intellectual or developmental disabilities safely transition back into their community following care within an inpatient setting.
La gobernadora Kathy Hochul se unió hoy a Common Sense Media para anunciar una carta a los legisladores estatales solicitando la propuesta de la gobernadora de escuelas libres de distracciones “de campana a campana” en nombre de la red de Common Sense Media de 80,000 padres, niños y educadores en todo Nueva York.
La gobernadora Hochul proporcionó hoy una actualización sobre el futuro del sistema penitenciario del estado de Nueva York tras el final del paro laboral ilegal de 22 días, creando un camino para recuperar, reclutar y reconstruir el sistema en el futuro.
Governor Hochul joined Common Sense Media to announce a letter to State lawmakers calling for the Governor’s “bell-to-bell” distraction-free schools proposal on behalf of Common Sense Media’s network of 80,000 parents, kids and educators.
Governor Hochul announced that 80,000 parents, kids and educators endorsed the Governor’s “bell-to-bell” distraction-free schools proposal.
Governor Hochul provided an update on the future of New York State’s correctional system following the end of the 22 day illegal work stoppage, creating a path to recover, recruit and rebuild the system moving forward.
Governor Hochul announced increased New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols will be present through St. Patrick’s Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving.