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State of Emergency Declared Following Severe Weather
June 22, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDTGovernor Hochul declared a State of Emergency in 32 counties in response to severe weather and extreme heat impacting communities across New York.
Statement From Governor Hochul
June 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM EDT"As we work to keep New Yorkers safe, we pray for the safety of our American troops, for speedy deescalation of this conflict, and for durable peace in the region.”
Refreshments Now Allowed While While Waiting to Vote
June 21, 2025 | 11:35 AM EDTGovernor Hochul signed legislation to allow voters to receive refreshments as they wait in line to exercise their civic duty.
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Governor Hochul announced plans for an I LOVE NY Black travel initiative, designed to grow New York State tourism and encourage Black traveler visitation.
La gobernadora Hochul solicitó una declaración de desastre mayor del presidente Biden para apoyar la recuperación en curso de las comunidades afectadas por la devastadora tormenta de fines de diciembre, que provocó condiciones históricas de ventisca en el oeste de Nueva York, así como importantes inundaciones costeras en Long Island.
Governor Hochul requested a Major Disaster Declaration to support the ongoing recovery of communities impacted by the devastating late-December storm, which caused historic blizzard conditions in Western New York, as well as significant coastal flooding on Long Island.
La Gobernadora Hochul y la Autoridad Portuaria de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey celebraron hoy un hito clave en la transformación del Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy por parte de la Autoridad Portuaria con la colocación de la primera piedra del proyecto de $4.2 mil millones para desarrollar una nueva Terminal 6.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the winter season.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be lit blue and yellow on February 24, to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Earlier, Governor Hochul and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated a key milestone in the Port Authority's transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport with the groundbreaking for the $4.2 billion project to develop a new Terminal 6.
Governor Hochul and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated a key milestone in the Port Authority's transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport with the groundbreaking for the $4.2 billion project to develop a new Terminal 6.
"It's outrageous and appalling that New York Congressman Santos would attach his name to legislation that would designate the AR-15 as the 'national gun of the United States.'"
La gobernadora Hochul instó a la industria ferroviaria de carga, al Congreso y a los reguladores federales a tomar medidas adicionales para prevenir desastres con materiales peligrosos en los trenes de carga a raíz del descarrilamiento de un tren tóxico en East Palestine, Ohio, que ha amenazado la salud y la seguridad de los residentes.