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Governor Hochul announced that a new $76 million development with 201 mixed-income affordable homes and a brand-new 22,000-square-foot fresh food market will open soon in Buffalo.

Governor Hochul signed legislation ensuring retirement plan options for private sector employees.

Governor Hochul announced new appointments, nominations and recommendations to her administration.

Governor Hochul announced a commitment of $11.1 million in federal workforce development funding over the next three years to expand the successful network of Disability Resource Coordinators to all 33 local workforce development areas and to better serve individuals with disabilities in New York State Career Centers.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced residents in Dutchess County are eligible to apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance program as part of the previously declared Major Disaster Declaration for the devastating flooding and damages caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in early September.

Governor Hochul announced the designation of John Lyman Ernst as chair of the Adirondack Park Agency.

Governor Hochul announced the fourth-round winners of New York State's #VaxandWin Football Sweepstakes - an incentive program designed to encourage unvaccinated New Yorkers to get vaccinated in partnership with New York's professional football teams.

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

Earlier, Governor Hochul announced that leading alternative energy technology provider Plug Power has begun construction on a $290 million electricity substation and state-of-the-art green hydrogen fuel production facility at the Western New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park located in the Town of Alabama, Genesee County.

Governor Hochul signed a package of legislation relating to online safety. Legislation (S.623/A.2206) establishes a task force to explore the effects of cyber-bullying in New York State and potential measures to address such effects.