Pressroom

Governor Hochul announced that she has signed new legislation (S.8204a/A.9177) naming Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton as Chair of the Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force.

Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this Fourth of July.

Governor Hochul announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on state highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Friday, July 1, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, to ease travel throughout the July 4th holiday weekend.

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation adding equal rights to the extraordinary session agenda.

The State reminds New Yorkers to retrieve the latest and most robust Pass option available, Excelsior Pass Plus.

Governor Hochul announced approximately $8.7 million in new grants made to not-for-profit, community-based providers through the Department of State's Office for New Americans to deliver free services for new Americans across the state.

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.9461/A.10500) targeting unfair, anti-consumer ticketing practices in the live event industry.

"I spoke with Dr. Ashish Jha and Dr. Raj Panjabi of the White House to discuss our shared concerns about how to meet the monkeypox vaccination needs of New Yorkers."

Governor Hochul signed a legislative package to empower victims of crime.