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State of Emergency Declared Following Severe Weather
June 22, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDTGovernor Hochul declared a State of Emergency in 32 counties in response to severe weather and extreme heat impacting communities across New York.
Statement From Governor Hochul
June 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM EDT"As we work to keep New Yorkers safe, we pray for the safety of our American troops, for speedy deescalation of this conflict, and for durable peace in the region.”
Refreshments Now Allowed While While Waiting to Vote
June 21, 2025 | 11:35 AM EDTGovernor Hochul signed legislation to allow voters to receive refreshments as they wait in line to exercise their civic duty.
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Governor Hochul unveiled a campaign against subway surfing centered around and designed by New York City teenagers.
Governor Hochul announced that landmarks across New York State will be illuminated red, white, and blue tonight, September 4, in honor of Labor Day.
Governor Hochul marched in the 56th annual West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn.
Governor Hochul announced the new City University of New York Harry Belafonte Scholarship to honor the legacy of civil rights activist and world-renowned musician Harry Belafonte, who passed away earlier this year.
Governor Hochul today highlighted New York's labor and workforce accomplishments in celebration of Labor Day.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció que la policía estatal y las autoridades locales estarán activas durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo para tomar medidas enérgicas contra la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol y de manera imprudente durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy que las populares instalaciones del Parque Estatal Bear Mountain reabrirán el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo luego de extensas reparaciones de los daños causados por las inundaciones de una gran tormenta el 9 y 10 de julio.
Governor Hochul marked the one-year anniversary of common sense legislation that strengthened New York’s pistol permitting process and provided a national model for gun safety and the fight against gun violence.
Governor Hochul announced that new measures are being implemented this week in the Capital Region and Central New York intended to reduce collisions with low-clearance railroad bridges.
Governor Hochul announced that popular Bear Mountain State Park facilities will reopen Labor Day weekend following extensive repairs to damage caused by flooding from a major storm on July 9 and 10.