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New Scholarship for Students Pursuing Teaching Careers
April 17, 2026 | 6:48 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the launch of the Evelyn Linares Legacy Scholarship, a new $50,000 fund housed at CUNY City College, to support New York students entering the teaching profession.
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New Protections Against Federal Immigration Overreach
April 17, 2026 | 3:41 PM EDTIn a new video released, Governor Hochul detailed her expanded immigration proposals to protect New Yorkers from federal overreach and prioritize public safety.
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Start of Construction on Bronx Housing Complex Pool
April 17, 2026 | 11:45 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the start of construction on the Haffen Park Pool Complex in the Bronx, supported by a $5 million grant through the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative.
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Governor Hochul Announces Statewide “Buy Safe, Charge Safe” Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Governor Hochul announced a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the safe use of consumer products that contain lithium-ion batteries, such as e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, smart phones, laptops, toys and power tools.
Governor Hochul Announces New York City Winners of Seventh Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative and Second Round of NY Forward Program
Governor Hochul announced DRI and NY Forward winners. Long Island City receives $10 million and the Hudson Square area receives $4.5 million.
B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Launches First Open Gangway Train Into Service and Announces 1,000 Subway Cars Now Have Cameras
Governor Hochul announced the rollout of R211T open gangway subway cars on the C line, running between Washington Heights and East New York, and marked significant progress towards increasing cameras throughout the system, with 1,000 subway cars now equipped with cameras.
Governor Hochul Launches First Open Gangway Train Into Service and Announces 1,000 Subway Cars Now Have Cameras
Governor Hochul announced the rollout of open gangway subway cars and significant progress towards increasing cameras throughout the system.
ICYMI: Budget Director Blake Washington’s Op-Ed in Empire Report: Governor Hochul’s Budget Injects Common Sense Into School Funding
ICYMI: Op-Ed by Division of Budget Director Blake Washington on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget investments in school funding.
Governor Hochul Announces Black History Month Exhibit Opens in New York State Capitol
Governor Hochul announced the opening of the 2024 Black History Month exhibit in the New York State Capitol.
Governor Hochul Announces New Administration Appointments
Governor Hochul announced new administration appointments.
Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Otorga $100 Millones a 50 Distritos Escolares para Apoyar los Esfuerzos para Combatir la Pérdida de Aprendizaje por la Pandemia y Ampliar el Acceso a la Atención de Salud Mental
La gobernadora Hochul otorgó $100 millones para 50 distritos escolares y BOCES para abordar la pérdida de aprendizaje por la pandemia y brindar a los estudiantes apoyo de salud mental.
Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia Feria de Entrenamiento en Construcción Pesada para los Neoyorquinos Interesados en Trabajar en el Proyecto Viaducto I-81
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy que el Departamento de Transporte del Estado de Nueva York y el Departamento de Trabajo del Estado se están asociando para organizar una Feria de Capacitación en Construcción Pesada para cualquier persona interesada en trabajar en el transformador Proyecto del Viaducto Interestatal 81 en Syracuse.
Governor Hochul Awards $100 Million to 50 School Districts to Support Efforts to Combat Pandemic Learning Loss and Expand Access to Mental Health Care
Governor Hochul awarded $100 million for 50 school districts and BOCES to address pandemic learning loss and provide students with mental health support.