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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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At the Regional Plan Association Centennial Assembly at Chelsea Piers, New York Governor Hochul and New Jersey Governor Murphy jointly announced the nomination of Kris Kolluri as the Chief Executive Officer of the Gateway Development Commission, a partnership between New York, New Jersey and Amtrak that coordinates delivery of the Gateway Program with its partner agencies, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and NJ TRANSIT.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy que el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental y la Oficina de Parques, Recreación y Preservación Histórica se han unido a la Policía Estatal y otros departamentos de policía de todo el país al comprometerse con el 'Compromiso 30x30' para agregar a más mujeres a las filas de Oficiales de Policía de Conservación Ambiental, Guardabosques y Oficiales de Policía de Parques.
Governor Hochul announced that the Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation have joined State Police and other police departments across the country by committing to the '30x30 Pledge' to add more women to the ranks of Environmental Conservation Police Officers, Forest Rangers and Park Police Officers.
Governor Hochul was a guest on ABC News with Trevor Ault.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19, while also announcing that the State has now distributed more than 75 million over-the-counter COVID-19 tests as part of the administration's ongoing efforts to keep communities safe during the Spring and Summer months.
Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC with Yasmin Vossoughian.
Governor Hochul signed legislation that boosts consumer protections and addresses inequities in the state's financial services system.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be lit red in honor of International Firefighters Day.
Governor Hochul signed legislation to protect the rights of students in New York by eliminating a sexist and racist term from certain sections of education law.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $44.3 million affordable housing development for seniors at the site of former Irondequoit Mall in Monroe County.