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Commuter Railroads Combine for Record Day
May 22, 2025 | 4:45 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s two commuter railroads — the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad — each broke post-pandemic ridership records on Tuesday, May 20 with the LIRR carrying 285,050 riders and the Metro-North Railroad carrying 255,638 riders.
Supporting New York State Arts and Culture
May 22, 2025 | 3:55 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that the FY 2026 opportunity guidelines for $81.5 million in New York State Council on the Arts grants are now available for nonprofit arts and culture organizations and individual artists across New York State.
More Than $37 Million for Local Water Infrastructure Projects
May 22, 2025 | 1:52 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $37 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
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Governor Hochul launched the educational listening tour for the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act in Buffalo.
Governor Hochul announced the launch of a new small business outreach effort to help connect entrepreneurs to no-cost supports and services.
Governor Hochul launched the educational listening tour for the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks commemorating Memorial Day and the recent establishment of New York's first ever State Veterans Cemetery, during the first ceremony hosted at the site by the State.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks commemorating Memorial Day and the recent establishment of New York's first ever State Veterans Cemetery, during the first ceremony hosted at the site by the State.
Governor Hochul announced that May 29, 2023, landmarks across New York State will be illuminated red, white, and blue to commemorate Memorial Day.
The Buffalo News published an editorial on gun violence and how Governor Hochul has strengthened New York's gun laws.
Governor Hochul announced the start of a $44.7M project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying the Bruckner Expressway over Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx.
Governor Hochul encouraged travelers to safely enjoy state parks, beaches, trails and historic sites across NY this Memorial Day weekend.
Governor Hochul announced $4M in grants to SUNY campus-led programs designed to prepare students for careers in the offshore wind industry.