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September 09, 2024

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Virtual Tour of Reimagined Greater Binghamton Airport

September 9, 2024 | 4:41 PM EDT

Governor Hochul unveiled a video rendering that offers viewers their first glimpse of a reimagined Greater Binghamton Airport.

Increased Safe Driving Patrols Week of September 9

September 9, 2024 | 1:58 PM EDT

Governor Hochul announced that law enforcement will increase patrols from September 9 to 14 to target speeding, a dangerous driving offense.

Bringing Jobs and Opportunity to the Southern Tier

September 9, 2024 | 1:37 PM EDT

Governor Hochul announced that two companies within Toyota Material Handling North America, are growing operations in the Southern Tier.

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Clinical research for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Wadsworth Laboratory

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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

Jan 30, 2022 | 03:45 PM EST

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

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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers On Winter Storm

Jan 30, 2022 | 11:16 AM EST

Earlier this morning, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on NY1 with Shannan Ferry and Rocco Vertuccio to update New Yorkers on the winter storm.

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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Winter Storm

Jan 30, 2022 | 10:26 AM EST

Earlier this morning, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on WCBS-TV with Cindy Hsu to update New Yorkers on the winter storm.

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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Winter Storm

Jan 29, 2022 | 06:50 PM EST

Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on WCBS 880 radio with Anita Bonita to update New Yorkers on the winter storm.

Governor Hochul gives briefing on winter storm

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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds Storm Briefing

Jan 29, 2022 | 02:59 PM EST

Earlier today, Governor Hochul held a storm briefing.

Clinical specimen testing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Wadsworth Laboratory

COVID-19, Press Release

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

Jan 29, 2022 | 02:19 PM EST

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

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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers as Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Continue to Impact Downstate Regions Today

Jan 29, 2022 | 12:46 PM EST

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the winter storm currently impacting downstate with heavy snow and strong winds.

Governor Hochul holds a storm briefing in Melville.

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Audio, Video, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds Storm Briefing

Jan 28, 2022 | 05:04 PM EST

Earlier, Governor Hochul held a storm and COVID briefing to alert New Yorkers about this weekend's weather conditions and provide an update on the states progress against COVID-19.

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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

Jan 28, 2022 | 03:42 PM EST

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

A highway digital message board alerts drivers of an impending winter storm on Long Island.

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Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency Effective at 8 P.M. as Winter Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow and Strong Winds to Downstate Regions this Weekend

Jan 28, 2022 | 02:39 PM EST

Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency effective at 8 p.m. due to heavy snowfall expected downstate as a coastal storm system will arrive Friday evening bringing more than a foot of snow and gusty winds to parts of Long Island and up to 10 inches of snow in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.