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New York’s First Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators
January 23, 2025 | 3:41 PM ESTGovernor Hochul introduced a resource for teachers to develop students’ ability to analyze, evaluate and assess all forms of media.
Making Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable
January 23, 2025 | 1:35 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
Support for Push to Restrict Smartphone Use in Schools
January 23, 2025 | 1:17 PM ESTElected officials, labor leaders and education advocates react to Governor Hochul's push to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide.
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"Today, renowned pediatric health experts and doctors at the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first COVID-19 booster dose for five to 11 year olds."
Earlier, Governor Hochul joined President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at Delavan Grider Community Center in Buffalo to grieve with the community in the wake of the senseless mass shooting and delivered remarks.
Governor Hochul announced the start of construction on a $118 million mixed-use affordable housing development in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville.
Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to use caution during the evening commute as severe storms are continuing to impact the majority of the state.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced that in response to Saturday's tragic shooting at Tops supermarket in Buffalo, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority will suspend bus fares on the following Bus Routes: #12-Utica, #13- Kensington, #18-Jefferson and #24-Genesee through the end of May.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers regarding ongoing efforts to address the opioid epidemic.
"Today, I spoke with White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha about the state of the pandemic and the Administration's preparation plans to ensure states have the resources, supplies, and distribution networks needed to manage potential surges across the country this summer and fall."
La gobernadora Hochul instó hoy a los neoyorquinos a tomar precauciones, ya que se pronostica que un sistema de clima severo barrerá partes de las regiones de Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Capital, Mid-Hudson y North Country hoy, con un mayor riesgo de tormentas eléctricas severas.
Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take precautions as a severe weather system is forecast to sweep across parts of the Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Capital, Mid-Hudson, and North Country regions today, with an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms.