Pressroom

"The scourge of gun violence has taken far too many lives, and I'm proud that New York is a national model for the strongest gun safety laws."

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $47.9 million supportive and affordable housing complex in the Bronx that will serve individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, including those with a serious mental illness, veterans with disabilities, and the elderly.

Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for Phase Two of the $700 million state-of-the-art Ronkonkoma Hub, a major mixed-use development in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County.

Tonight's announcement is an important step in fighting this pandemic.

Beginning November third, individuals who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at the arena’s vaccination site can receive two complimentary Barclays Center event tickets.

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

Governor Hochul signed legislation which expands the immunizations that licensed pharmacists can administer to patients who are 18 years or older.

Governor Hochul announced 14 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.282/A.6769) that allows individuals who were under the age of 19 when they were convicted of a crime, and therefore eligible for youthful offender status, but denied the designation to reapply for youthful offender status retroactively.

Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring that local solid waste management plans make efforts to increase waste diversion, including by recycling and composting, and encouraging the elimination of the use of certain single-use plastic items at State University of New York and City University of New York campuses.