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Continued Progress Driving Down Gun Violence
March 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that gun violence in communities participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative declined during the first two months of the year after reaching its lowest level on record in 2024.
Governor Hochul is a Guest on “PBS Newshour”
March 18, 2025 | 8:38 PM EDTEarlier, Governor Hochul was a guest on PBS NewsHour with Amna Nawaz.
Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Expansion
March 18, 2025 | 2:25 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced licensed professionals serving children and adolescents at programs licensed or funded by the state are now included in the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program.
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Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on FOX 5's Good Day New York to discuss the passage of the FY 2024 Budget.

Governor Hochul announced the highlights of the historic FY 2024 Budget.

Earlier, Governor Hochul signed key legislation to expand access to reproductive health care across the state and solidify New York's historic standing as the nation's first Safe Harbor State.

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation celebrating May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Governor Hochul signed key legislation to expand access to reproductive health care across the state and solidify New York's historic standing as the nation's first Safe Harbor State.

Governor Hochul announced more than $3 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants to support projects that protect water quality and farmland, boost public access for outdoor recreation and conserve open space to benefit community health, tourism and economic development.

Governor Hochul and the National Hurricane Center announced Hurricane Preparedness Week will run April 30 through May 6.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams launched the Future Housing Initiative, a new partnership investing $15 million to fast-track the creation of 3,000 energy-efficient and all-electric affordable homes in New York City.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections.

Governor Hochul commemorated Arbor Day by announcing that $3M in new competitive grant funding is available for municipalities, Indian Nations, and not-for-profit organizations for urban and community forestry projects.