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

Governor Hochul announced the launch of a pilot program to provide nurses and other critical patient-facing health care professionals and hospital employees at State University of New York hospitals with up to two and a half times overtime, which is normally at one and a half times pay.

Governor Hochul announced the New York State Canal Corporation is again increasing regulated water releases from the Erie Canal into Lake Ontario tributaries in Western New York this fall to extend fishing opportunities and enhance world-class fishing destinations.

Governor Hochul announced that Canadian firm Ubiquity Solar Inc. will establish its U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing operations at the former IBM site in the village of Endicott in Broome County.

Governor Hochul announced that Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, will relocate its headquarters, currently based in Victor, Ontario County to the historic Aqueduct Building located along the Genesee River in downtown Rochester.

Governor Hochul announced new appointments to her administration.

Governor Hochul issued a letter to Department of the Treasury Secretary Yellen requesting additional Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funding for New York State as many New Yorkers continue to struggle with rent payments amid the ongoing pandemic.

Governor Hochul announced that Reuben R. McDaniel, III and Jessica Garcia have been appointed to the board of Office of Cannabis Management.

Governor Hochul announced that funding is now available to help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Hochul announced that Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, will relocate its headquarters, currently based in Victor, Ontario County to the historic Aqueduct Building located along the Genesee River in downtown Rochester.