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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 sent high school graduates a congratulatory message celebrating their achievements and offering them a place at SUNY and CUNY.
Governor Hochul announced that work is progressing on two projects that will resurface nearly 80 lane miles of two of Long Island's most heavily traveled roadways — the Northern State Parkway and Northern Boulevard, which is also known as State Route 25A.
Governor Hochul announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on June 15 and 16 in honor of fallen Captain Christopher J. Garrow.
Earlier, Governor Hochul joined Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli in honoring 238 new State Troopers as they graduated today from the 212th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy.
On Thursday, June 15, Governor Kathy Hochul convenes a Youth Mental Health Summit expected to host more than 1,000 participants.
Governor Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the NYS Department of Transportation, announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from this summer’s Great New York State Fair
Governor Hochul joined Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli in honoring 238 new State Troopers as they graduated today from the 212th session of the Basic School of the NYS Police Academy.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of the $12.5 million restoration and redevelopment of the 1915 First National Bank building and adjacent former Siegel's Shoe Store building in downtown Olean as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
Governor Hochul announced that MetTel, a global communications solution provider, is investing $3 million to extensively renovate its 55 Water Street headquarters in NYC.
Governor Hochul announced the expansion of New York's nation-leading initiative to offer 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave benefits to more than 80 percent of the state workforce, fulfilling her State of the State commitment.