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Governor Hochul signed Legislation (S.6676-A/A.7644-A) that allows Monroe County to provide a 10% real property tax exemption to volunteer firefighter or emergency workers who have been a part of the organization for two years.

Governor Hochul announced 10 second-round winners of New York's "Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate" vaccine incentive program.

Governor Hochul announced a new initiative to build upon extensive efforts already underway by the New York State Department of Labor to connect job seekers to the record more than 220,000 available jobs, tools and training resources.

Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring local social service districts to offer a direct deposit payment option for subsidized child care.

Governor Hochul announced an additional $5.7 million in federal funding is available from New York's Marine Fisheries Relief Program, established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, to provide financial relief for New York's marine fishing industry.

Governor Hochul announced a land purchase agreement has been reached between the Finger Lakes Land Trust and New York State Electric & Gas Corp. for the 470-Acre Bell Station, the largest privately-owned undeveloped lake shoreline in the Finger Lakes.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State bridges and landmarks will be lit red today, December 1, 2021, in honor of World AIDS Day.

Governor Hochul announced the 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' sweepstakes is now open.

Governor Hochul announced 18 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites—including eight sites open to children five years and older—to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.