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Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
November 7, 2025 | 4:02 PM EST“After weeks of the Trump administration putting millions of New Yorkers through chaos and confusion, following guidance from USDA, I've directed state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November."
New York State Offers Free Fishing Day on Veterans Day
November 7, 2025 | 12:42 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that the last statewide Free Fishing Day of 2025 will occur Tuesday, Nov. 11, to mark Veterans Day and honor those who defended and protected our nation’s democracy and freedoms.
Preliminary NYS Tariff Report Findings
November 7, 2025 | 11:26 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the findings of the New York State Tariff Disruptions Report, a statewide analysis documenting the impacts caused by the Trump Administration’s tariff policies.
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Governor Hochul announced that more than $51 million has been awarded to improve five locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program. FAST NY is designed to prepare and develop sites across the state to jumpstart New York’s shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers as Hurricane Erin is expected to produce potentially dangerous high surf, rip currents, coastal flooding and beach erosion along parts of the East Coast.
Governor Hochul announced that more than $51 million has been awarded to improve five locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program.
Governor Hochul announced the beginning of the demolition of the Central Warehouse in Albany. For decades, the Central Warehouse building has been an eyesore discouraging investments and economic growth for the community.
Governor Hochul announced the beginning of the demolition of the Central Warehouse in Albany.
Governor Hochul announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $41 million into the company’s Center of Excellence for steam and generator assembly and testing in Downtown Schenectady.
Governor Hochul dedicated a Metro-North Bridge in Mount Vernon, NY to former New York State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson.
“Last week, a mother went to 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan for a routine immigration check-in with her adult son and 7-year-old daughter."
Governor Hochul joined U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, local elected officials, doctors, and healthcare leaders to warn of the destructive ramifications of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State.
Governor Hochul joined U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres and local elected officials to warn of the destructive ramifications of President Trumps “Big Ugly Bill”.