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Strengthening Semiconductor R&D Collaboration with Japan
December 16, 2025 | 10:10 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced a strategic international partnership between NY Creates and SCREEN, a Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturing company and leader in wet etching and cleaning applications.
Special Election in 74th District in Albany
December 15, 2025 | 7:25 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced a special election will be held to fill the vacancy in the 74th Assembly District created by the resignation of Harvey Epstein will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Statement from Governor Hochul
December 15, 2025 | 2:12 PM EST“Today’s vote by the New York State Gaming Commission is the culmination of a multi-year, community-driven process to ensure that casino licenses were only awarded to proposals that had local support, clear community benefits and sustainable economic plans."
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Governor Hochul issued a proclamation declaring March 18-19 and 25-26 as Maple Weekends in New York State.
Governor Hochul announced today that the New York City Subway set a ridership record yesterday, Thursday, March 16, with 3,946,310 paid rides.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections.
Governor Hochul announced State investments to bolster the nation-leading collaboration with the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University to expand recycling markets and help municipal recycling programs find new ways to recycle and reuse glass.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be lit green in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Governor Hochul joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg to celebrate new federal funding for the Kensington Expressway made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Governor Hochul announced a statewide series of listening sessions and a spring summit aimed at exploring the issues impacting the mental health of youth throughout New York State.
La Gobernadora Hochul anunció una Solicitud de Propuestas para la remodelación de la antigua Instalación Correccional Lincoln, ubicada en 31 - 33 West 110th Street en Harlem.
Governor Hochul announced a statewide series of listening sessions and a spring summit aimed at exploring the issues impacting the mental health of youth throughout New York State.
Governor Hochul declared the week of March 13, 2023, as Flood Safety Awareness Week in New York State. The annual campaign, conducted in partnership with the National Weather Service, educates New Yorkers about flood dangers and how to prepare for any emergency involving flooding.