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Snow and Extreme Cold Expected Statewide
January 18, 2025 | 4:22 PM ESTGovernor Hochul updated New Yorkers on winter weather expected to impact areas across the State starting Sunday.
National Action Network’s MLK Jr. Day Policy Forum
January 18, 2025 | 12:56 PM ESTGovernor Hochul delivered remarks at the National Action Network’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Policy Forum.
Declaring January Stalking Awareness Month
January 17, 2025 | 4:24 PM ESTGovernor Hochul recognized January as Stalking Awareness Month and January 18th as Stalking Awareness Day of Action in New York State, issuing a proclamation and directing that all State landmarks be illuminated yellow tomorrow, January 18, in honor of those impacted by stalking and all forms of gender-based violence.
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"I am pleased that Unilever today informed us that they have reached an agreement to continue selling Ben & Jerry's products throughout Israel and the West Bank."
Governor Hochul unveiled new data on gun seizures, gun-tracing investigations, and gun-related crime that indicates New York State's exhaustive efforts and strategic investments to combat the gun violence epidemic are beginning to show signs of progress.
Governor Hochul announced that an environmental assessment for the Kensington Expressway project is underway and will be completed in early 2024, opening the door for an official groundbreaking by the end of that year.
Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for Hudson Valley Community College's new STEM Education Center at the Hudson Valley Community College North extension center located in New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Saratoga Technology and Energy Park in Malta, Saratoga County.
Governor Hochul, joined by United States Department of Interior Secretary Haaland and Onondaga Nation Tadodaho Sidney Hill, announced a historic agreement as part of the Onondaga Lake Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program that will return more than 1,000 acres of scenic land to the Nation.
Governor Hochul signed new legislation (S.8718/A.9424) to extend the deadline to apply for tax exemption on renovations to or the reconstruction of residential properties affected by Superstorm Sandy.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of construction on two bridge replacement projects linking communities in the Hudson Valley.
Governor Hochul announced the opening of Second Street Family Apartments and Elm Street Estates, a pair of permanent supportive housing developments in downtown Albany funded predominantly through the state's Homeless Housing and Assistance Program.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.