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Honoring Correction Officer Charlie Hall
February 7, 2026 | 8:05 AM ESTGovernor Hochul directed flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff, Saturday, February 7, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Charlie Hall, a correction officer who died from a medical emergency while on duty at Five Points Correctional Facility.
Medical Aid in Dying Act Signed into New York State Law
February 6, 2026 | 6:15 PM ESTGovernor Hochul signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live.
Reconnecting Injured Workers with Higher Education
February 6, 2026 | 11:27 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced a new collaboration between the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and SUNY and CUNY, to support injured New Yorkers by promoting free community college for adult learners through the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect programs.
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Governor Hochul announced that up to $3.75 million is available to expand outreach and engagement services designed to connect vulnerable populations with addiction supports and other health services.
Governor Hochul joined the CEO and founder of New York State-based food maker Chobani to urge New Yorkers to support fundraising efforts following the earthquakes that affected Türkiye and Syria on February 6.
La Gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy la aprobación de 61 Planes de Inversión en Escuelas Inteligentes enfocados en reinventar la educación en una era en evolución y aumentar la seguridad escolar. Los planes aprobados, por un total de $31.4 millones, son parte de la Ley de Bonos para Escuelas Inteligentes de $2 mil millones, un amplio programa de tecnología educativa.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció hoy los pasos que los neoyorquinos pueden tomar para protegerse de que su información confidencial se vea comprometida en línea durante la temporada de impuestos.
Governor Hochul updated NY'ers on the state's progress combating COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the winter season.
Governor Hochul announced decreases in gun violence in Rochester last year and outlined her FY 2024 Executive Budget proposals, which include more than $20 million for public safety initiatives in the City of Rochester and Monroe County.
Governor Hochul announced the approval of 61 Smart Schools Investment Plans focused on reimagining education in an evolving age and boosting school security.
Governor Hochul announced steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves from having their sensitive information compromised online during tax season.
Governor Hochul announced decreases in gun violence in Rochester last year and outlined her Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget proposals, which include more than $20 million for public safety initiatives in the City of Rochester and Monroe County.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció que se otorgaron aproximadamente $110 millones a 86 proyectos a través de dos programas de subvenciones para mejorar la calidad del agua en todo el estado.