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

Governor Hochul announced that a special election to fill the vacancy in the 20th District created by the resignation of Melissa Miller will be held on Thursday, April 7th.

"We are evaluating the CDC's new guidance, and we will update New Yorkers on potential changes as we work through the details and coordinate with all stakeholders in our school communities across our state."

Governor Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be lit blue and yellow tonight, February 25 through Sunday, February 27, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. New York remains engaged with the Biden administration and is prepared to support refugees of the crisis and welcome them to the state.

Governor Hochul announced the availability of up to $1 million for providers to establish mobile medication units to provide medications to treat substance use disorder, including methadone and buprenorphine.

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

Governor Hochul announced the start of construction of two resiliency projects, totaling more than $4 million in grant funding, awarded to Cayuga County through the Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).

"Like millions across the globe, New Yorkers are watching the situation in Ukraine with fear and outrage. New York is proudly home to the largest Ukrainian population in the United States."

La gobernadora Hochul anunció que quedan $65 millones en fondos disponibles para ayudar a los neoyorquinos de ingresos bajos y medianos a evitar que se les desconecte la calefacción de su hogar o que agoten su fuente de calefacción en pleno aumento de los precios del combustible este invierno.

Earlier today, Governor Hochul hosted a roundtable in the Bronx focused on how New York State can spur economic recovery in Black and brown communities with NAACP President Dr. Hazel Dukes, and announced new efforts to fight structural racism embedded in the financial system and support innovative community lending programs and economic development services focused on reaching communities of color.