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Over 55,000 Tickets Issued for St. Patrick’s Day
March 21, 2025 | 3:28 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout the State issued 55,661 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,224 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day.
Traffic Down, Business Up: Congestion Pricing Progress
March 21, 2025 | 10:59 AM EDTGovernor Hochul joined business leaders, advocates and elected officials to highlight ongoing progress under New York’s congestion pricing program.
Task Force Marks One Year of Ghost Car Removals
March 20, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDTGovernor Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), along with regional law enforcement partners including MTA Police Department (MTAPD), New York State Police, Port Authority Police, New York City Sheriff's Office, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Police, New York City Business Integrity Commission and U.S. Park Police, today shared results of one year of operations following the launch of a multi-agency City and State-led task force dedicated to removing “ghost cars” — cars that are virtually untraceable by traffic cameras and toll readers because of their forged or altered license plates — from New York City streets.
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La gobernadora Hochul anunció que hay disponibles hasta $3.75 millones para ampliar los servicios de participación y divulgación diseñados para conectar a las poblaciones vulnerables con apoyo para las adicciones y otros servicios de salud.
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 that become more common in the winter season.
Governor Hochul announced that up to $3.75 million is available to expand outreach and engagement services designed to connect vulnerable populations with addiction supports and other health services.
Governor Hochul joined the CEO and founder of New York State-based food maker Chobani to urge New Yorkers to support fundraising efforts following the earthquakes that affected Türkiye and Syria on February 6.
La Gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy la aprobación de 61 Planes de Inversión en Escuelas Inteligentes enfocados en reinventar la educación en una era en evolución y aumentar la seguridad escolar. Los planes aprobados, por un total de $31.4 millones, son parte de la Ley de Bonos para Escuelas Inteligentes de $2 mil millones, un amplio programa de tecnología educativa.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy los pasos que los neoyorquinos pueden tomar para protegerse de que su información confidencial se vea comprometida en línea durante la temporada de impuestos.
Governor Hochul updated NY'ers on the state's progress combating COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the winter season.
Governor Hochul announced decreases in gun violence in Rochester last year and outlined her FY 2024 Executive Budget proposals, which include more than $20 million for public safety initiatives in the City of Rochester and Monroe County.
Governor Hochul announced the approval of 61 Smart Schools Investment Plans focused on reimagining education in an evolving age and boosting school security.
Governor Hochul announced steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves from having their sensitive information compromised online during tax season.