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Governor Hochul announced $6.2 million in grants to expand community and hospital-based gun violence intervention programs in communities New York City and eight other cities across the state that have experienced significant increases in shootings and firearm-related murders over the past year.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new administration appointments.

Governor Hochul announced that over $81 million has been awarded to support 97 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

"I want to commend Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz for taking strong actions today to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Western New York. This is an example of the leadership we need to see at the local level to combat this deadly virus."

Governor Hochul announced the launch of the "DRIve EV Downtown" program that will bring electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations to downtown areas in New York State that are undergoing revitalization and development efforts.

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

Governor Hochul announced that Haverstraw and Ossining will receive $10 million each in funding as the Mid-Hudson region winners of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).

At a turkey distribution event at the Javits Center in New York City, Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to get the booster and provided an update on the State's ongoing response to COVID-19 cases across New York State.

Governor Hochul announced 3,200 turkeys will be distributed throughout every region of New York State thanks to donations and a partnership with Feeding New York State.

Governor Hochul announced $6.2 million in grants to expand community and hospital-based gun violence intervention programs in communities across the state that have experienced significant increases in shootings and firearm-related murders over the past year.