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One-Year Since Launch of New York Mobile ID
June 16, 2025 | 1:05 PM EDTGovernor Hochul marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of New York Mobile ID (MiD)
$13.7 Million Awarded to 19 Farm and Food Organizations
June 16, 2025 | 12:51 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.
Honoring Minnesota State Representative and Husband
June 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM EDTGovernor Hochul directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings in Minnesota on June 14.
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the release of New York's sixth competitive solicitation calling for 2,000 megawatts or more of new large-scale renewable energy projects.
Governor Hochul announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in partnership with NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak, approved a contract for the redesign of Penn Station to a joint venture led by FXCollaborative Architects LLP and WSP USA Inc., with the acclaimed British architect John McAslan + Partners as collaborating architect.
Governor Hochul announced that construction is underway on a $21 million renovation project at Kleinhans Music Hall, a world-class arts and culture destination located in Buffalo.
Governor Hochul announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority set pandemic-era ridership records on the New York City subway, with 3.76 million riders yesterday, Tuesday, September 20, and MTA Metro-North Railroad with 188,800 riders, topping the previous record set on Wednesday, September 14, of 181,600.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
As part of Climate Week, Governor Hochul announced four gigawatts of distributed solar—community, residential, small commercial and industrial projects—have been installed across the state, enough to power more than 710,000 homes, underscoring New York's leadership in growing one of the strongest solar markets in the nation
Governor Hochul announced the release of New York's sixth competitive solicitation calling for 2,000 megawatts or more of new large-scale renewable energy projects.
Governor Hochul issued a proclamation announcing September 19-25, 2022 as Climate Week in New York State.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy la apertura de The Kira, un proyecto de vivienda asequible y de apoyo de $80 millones en Jamaica, Queens.