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New Terminal at Watertown International Airport
November 14, 2025 | 12:02 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art terminal at the Watertown International Airport, a major milestone for New York’s North Country Region that will boost tourism, foster increased economic activity and create a seamless travel experience for residents and visitors.
Planning the Future of Roosevelt Island
November 14, 2025 | 11:24 AM ESTGovernor Hochul and New York City Mayor Adams announced a new conceptual agreement to extend the Roosevelt Island Master Lease and a separate agreement to begin a joint planning effort oriented around future development on the island, marking an important step toward ensuring the Island’s long-term stability and future growth.
Brekland Wins Grow-NY Business Competition
November 13, 2025 | 7:40 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced Brekland of Brooklyn, New York as the grand-prize winner of the seventh annual Grow-NY business competition.
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Governor urged New Yorkers to prepare for another lake effect event forecast to bring one to three feet of snow to areas in Western and Northern NYS.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy los aspectos más destacados del presupuesto para el Año Fiscal 2025.
Governor Hochul announced the highlights of the fiscal year 2025 Budget.
Governor Hochul announced the highlights of the FY 2025 Budget.
Governor Hochul announced 12 State landmarks will be illuminated red, black and green on the evening of Monday, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Governor Hochul announced that more than $5.5 million is being awarded to not-for-profit conservation organizations to protect a total of 2,119 acres of valuable farmland on seven New York State farms through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants (FPIG) program.
Governor Hochul announced $325 million in grants is available for clean water infrastructure projects through the next round of the State's Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Grant programs.
“Over the last 24 hours we have seen dangerous, rapidly-shifting conditions across Erie County. Our forecasts predict the City of Buffalo and eastern suburbs will receive an additional foot of snow tonight."
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the extreme weather and Western New York travel bans.
Governor Hochul and local authorities announced that full travel ban for passenger and commercial vehicles in Erie County will be lifted in Grand Island, Tonawanda, Amherst, Clarence and Newstead today at 3:30 PM.