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Illuminating NYS Landmarks for Work Zone Awareness Week
April 23, 2025 | 4:17 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced 13 State landmarks will be illuminated orange for “Go Orange Day” and to commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week.
Standing Up Against Illegal Federal Tariffs
April 23, 2025 | 3:47 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced New York and 11 states are suing to stop President Trump's illegal tariffs that will slow economic growth and risk recession.
Revitalizing Historic Landmarks in Western New York
April 23, 2025 | 10:53 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the completion of the Historic Post Office in the City of Lockport after a comprehensive historic rehabilitation and renovation.
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Governor Hochul announced a plan to upgrade the Apollo Media Center in East Buffalo to support job training, youth programming and media production.
Governor Hochul directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff and announced that State landmarks will be lit orange on Sunday, May 14 in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the racially motivated shooting at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo one year ago.
"Today we convened New York's bipartisan Congressional delegation to discuss the end of Title 42 and the asylum seekers arriving in New York City."
Governor Hochul issued a letter to President Biden, urging him to direct additional federal resources to NY as it faces asylum seekers set to arrive as Title 42 expires.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the latest information regarding COVID-19 and outlined basic steps to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections.
The funding will support construction, renovation, and expansion projects that will enhance animal care and health and help ensure adoptions.
Today, USA Today Network published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul to celebrate Mother's Day and highlight the meaningful steps New York has taken to support moms across the State. The text of the op-ed is available below and can be viewed online here.
Governor Hochul announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York State Department of Transportation and New York City Department of Transportation have released the Final Environmental Assessment for the Central Business District Tolling Program and a draft "Finding of No Significant Impact," prepared by the Federal Highway Administration.
Governor Hochul announced the award of more than $2.9 million for ten providers across the State to fund prevention services for high-need populations in underserved communities under the "Community Prevention and Intervention" initiative.
Governor Hochul announced the opening of Angela's House, a $22.8 million development that transformed a long-dormant wing of the historic Villa Maria Academy into affordable housing in the Erie County town of Cheektowaga.