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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.
Task Force Marks One Year of Ghost Car Removals
March 20, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDTGovernor Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), along with regional law enforcement partners including MTA Police Department (MTAPD), New York State Police, Port Authority Police, New York City Sheriff's Office, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Police, New York City Business Integrity Commission and U.S. Park Police, today shared results of one year of operations following the launch of a multi-agency City and State-led task force dedicated to removing “ghost cars” — cars that are virtually untraceable by traffic cameras and toll readers because of their forged or altered license plates — from New York City streets.
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Governor Hochul announced updated COVID-19 guidance that aligns with new CDC recommendations as children, teachers and faculty across the state prepare to head back to school in the coming weeks.
Governor Hochul announced up to $20 million is available to support addiction services providers in New York State that have been impacted by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following a hurricane preparedness briefing with Long Island officials, Governor Hochul announced the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps initiative will resume offering its training courses later this month ahead of National Preparedness Month in September.
Following a hurricane preparedness briefing with Long Island officials, Governor Hochul announced the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps initiative will resume offering its training courses later this month ahead of National Preparedness Month in September.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul participated in the White House virtual small business funding press conference call, where it was announced that New York State has been awarded $501.5 million in federal funds through the State Small Business Credit Initiative - reauthorized and expanded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
La Gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy $10 millones disponibles para los57 condados y la Ciudad de Nueva York para apoyar el desarrollo de Equipos de Gestión y Evaluación de Amenazas, un componente clave de losPlanes locales de Prevención del Terrorismo Doméstico requeridos por la Orden Ejecutiva 18.
Governor Hochul announced New York State has been awarded $501.5 million in federal funds through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, which was reauthorized and expanded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Governor Hochul announced $10 million available to all 57 counties and the City of New York to support the development of Threat Assessment and Management Teams, a key component of local Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans required under Executive Order 18.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció la finalización de una rehabilitación de $36 millones de Kingsley House, un desarrollo de viviendas asequibles para personas mayores en la ciudad de White Plains.