Pressroom

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Governor Hochul has proposed legislation that would allow National Guard members to qualify as veterans under New York State law.

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

To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Governor Hochul signed three pieces of legislation to ensure all first responders who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations can access benefits available to them.

Governor Hochul announced a new digital public service announcement and other initiatives to raise awareness of suicide prevention and advise New Yorkers of available resources across the state.

Governor Hochul joined U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYPD leadership for a 9/11 security briefing.

Governor Hochul announced that 13 state landmarks will be lit blue and flags on state government buildings will be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Sept. 11 in remembrance of those who lost their lives on this day 20 years ago.

Governor Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Nassau County has been approved for a Major Disaster Declaration that will help provide for federal financial relief and deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Governor Hochul announced construction has been completed on a $23.6 million project to replace four bridges and rehabilitate three others along State Route 9W in the towns of New Windsor, Cornwall and Highlands in Orange County.

Governor Hochul recognizes the 3,723 recipients of the New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship who have pursued their higher education goals over the past 20 years, in honor of their loved ones who died or suffered permanent injury as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.