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Improving Health Access Through the Black Church
February 14, 2025 | 4:48 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced increased funding for United Way of New York City to support the expansion of Choose Healthy Life, a program dedicated to increasing access to health services in underserved communities through the Black church.
Nearly 50K Tickets Issued During Super Bowl Crackdown
February 14, 2025 | 12:32 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 49,948 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,021 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization surrounding Super Bowl celebrations.
Two Free Weekends Announced for Out-of-State Snowmobilers
February 14, 2025 | 10:27 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced two free snowmobile weekends for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers to rev their engines and explore what New York has to offer.
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Governor Hochul issued a proclamation emphasizing the importance of mental health and encouraging individuals, especially Veterans, to undergo screenings.

Governor Hochul announced that the Federal Highway Administration issued a Finding of No Significant Impact, confirming the congestion pricing plan, including mitigation measures for at-risk communities, wins Federal approval.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $47 million multi-year project at Hempstead Lake State Park on Long Island

Governor Hochul announced the fireworks will illuminate the sky above Long Island's popular oceanfront park on Independence Day, July 4.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on expected air quality this week.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for potentially severe weather this week, as severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are in the forecast for downstate regions on Monday and Tuesday, causing the potential for localized flash flooding in flood-prone regions.

Governor Hochul, local elected officials, and railroad partners announced their united support for a vision of Penn Station Reconstruction.

Governor Hochul, local elected officials, and railroad partners announced their united support for a vision of Penn Station Reconstruction.

Governor Hochul, Senator Schumer, and Senator Gillibrand announced the NYS ConnectALL Office will receive more than $664M in funding from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand broadband access.

Governor Hochul welcomed home NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers who spent two weeks battling wildfires in Canada.