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Over 55,000 Tickets Issued for St. Patrick’s Day
March 21, 2025 | 3:28 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout the State issued 55,661 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,224 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day.
Traffic Down, Business Up: Congestion Pricing Progress
March 21, 2025 | 10:59 AM EDTGovernor Hochul joined business leaders, advocates and elected officials to highlight ongoing progress under New York’s congestion pricing program.
Task Force Marks One Year of Ghost Car Removals
March 20, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDTGovernor Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), along with regional law enforcement partners including MTA Police Department (MTAPD), New York State Police, Port Authority Police, New York City Sheriff's Office, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Police, New York City Business Integrity Commission and U.S. Park Police, today shared results of one year of operations following the launch of a multi-agency City and State-led task force dedicated to removing “ghost cars” — cars that are virtually untraceable by traffic cameras and toll readers because of their forged or altered license plates — from New York City streets.
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Governor Hochul announced support for Corning Incorporated's investment to grow its operations in the Finger Lakes region.
Governor Hochul announced two of the Executive Chamber's three nominees to the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Earlier, Governor Hochul announced the availability of $255 million in state grants for critical water infrastructure projects that will protect public health and the environment through the State's Water Infrastructure Improvement, Intermunicipal Grant, and State Septic System Replacement programs.
Governor Hochul announced the state is seeking proposals for $71 million in funding available for the development of 12 new Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers across New York State.
Governor Hochul announced the availability of $255 million in state grants for critical water infrastructure projects that will protect public health and the environment through the State's Water Infrastructure Improvement, Intermunicipal Grant, and State Septic System Replacement programs.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced that the application period is now open for New York State's entry-level law enforcement civil service exam.
Governor Hochul announced the launch of the historic statewide air quality and greenhouse gas mobile monitoring initiative that is deploying in the first four of 10 disadvantaged communities, home to approximately five million New Yorkers—25 percent of the State's population—in areas overburdened by environmental pollution.
Governor Hochul announced that $104 million has been awarded to create or preserve 864 affordable homes in 16 separate developments across New York.