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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
December 12, 2025 | 8:39 PM EST"From day one, this project has been about rewriting the economic story of Upstate New York and lifting up communities by creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs and offering new opportunities for hard working New Yorkers."
Riverhead’s Nearly $33M New Town Square
December 12, 2025 | 12:52 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the groundbreaking of the Town of Riverhead’s nearly $33 million new Town Square, the largest project funded through Riverhead’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).
Over $43M in FAST NY Grants Awarded
December 12, 2025 | 12:34 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that more than $43 million has been awarded to upgrade five sites for competitive industry use under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program.
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Governor Hochul announced a major milestone in the transformative Kensington Expressway Project, which will reconnect neighborhoods within East Buffalo that have been divided for generations, while providing much-needed greenspace and a new vibrancy to the entire community.
Governor Hochul announced more than $166 million is being awarded to 187 projects to improve water quality across the state.
Governor Hochul announced nation-leading actions to protect against untrustworthy and fraudulent uses for artificial intelligence in New York as the state continues to build and embrace the future of responsible AI.
Governor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $49 million in direct financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
Governor Hochul announced a comprehensive $9 million upgrade to the campgrounds and facilities at Selkirk Shores State Park in Oswego County will begin in September 2024.
Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Public Service Commission adopted a $200 million New York State energy bill credit to be administered by the large electric and gas utilities on behalf of their customers.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on February 16 and 17, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of fallen New York State Police Trooper Steven A. Tyrrell.
Governor Hochul announced Seneca County achieved accreditation through New York State's Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program.
Governor Hochul announced a formal maintenance agreement between the State Department of Transportation and the Town of Wawayanda that clears the way for the installation this spring of a new emergency access gate along Interstate 84.
Governor Hochul announced all New Yorkers who experience unlawful discrimination will have three years to file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights.