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Proclamation Declares 2025 Maple Weekends in NYS
March 23, 2025 | 12:30 PM EDTGovernor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring March 22-23 and March 29-30 as New York State’s 2025 Maple Weekends.
Over 55,000 Tickets Issued for St. Patrick’s Day
March 21, 2025 | 3:28 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout the State issued 55,661 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,224 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day.
Traffic Down, Business Up: Congestion Pricing Progress
March 21, 2025 | 10:59 AM EDTGovernor Hochul joined business leaders, advocates and elected officials to highlight ongoing progress under New York’s congestion pricing program.
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Governor Hochul announced that construction of a new, world-class Terminal 6 at JFK International Airport will move forward early next year now that financial investments have been made and approvals have been secured for the first phase of the privately financed project, expected to cost $4.2 billion.
Earlier, Governor Hochul was a guest on News 4 Buffalo with Dave Greber and Jordan Norkus.
Earlier, Governor Hochul was a guest on WBFO Radio with Dave Debo.
Governor Hochul announced her plans to issue a State of Emergency Thursday morning ahead of a winter storm forecast to impact portions of upstate New York with intense lake effect snow through Sunday.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combatting COVID-19 and plan to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the fall and winter seasons.
Governor Hochul announced ten grand prize awards as part of the $85 million New York Clean Transportation Prizes program to enhance clean transportation, improve mobility options, and reduce harmful emissions through innovative transportation solutions.
Earlier, Governor Hochul announced the reopening of Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers after a $20 million renovation of the building and grounds, as well as the design of new exhibits.
Governor Hochul announced that one million meals have been distributed to New York's veterans, service members and their families through a partnership between the New York State Division of Veterans' Services and HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit delivery compan
Governor Hochul announced an indoor farming pilot project in Harlem that will increase the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables for local underserved families and further national research about optimal indoor growing conditions and crop production.
Governor Hochul announced the reopening of Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers after a $20 million renovation of the building and grounds, as well as the design of new exhibits.