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Proclamation Declares 2025 Maple Weekends in NYS
March 23, 2025 | 12:30 PM EDTGovernor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring March 22-23 and March 29-30 as New York State’s 2025 Maple Weekends.
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.
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul attended the United Federation of Teachers Spring Conference and delivered remarks.

Earlier, Governor Hochul announced that the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed—$2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial assistance and the amount child care providers are paid for their essential services.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

Governor Hochul announced that the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed—$2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial assistance and the amount child care providers are paid for their essential services.

Governor Hochul announced appointments to the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department.

Governor Hochul announced the opening of the 2022 navigation season along the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 198th consecutive opening of the waterway and celebrating the ongoing bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s construction and completion, which spanned from 1817 to 1825.

"Parents and guardians across New York can rest assured knowing their children will be able to safely access a tool that protects against serious illness from COVID-19."

Earlier, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing Conference.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

Governor Hochul with the MTA announced that subway ridership on Wednesday topped 3.6 million, breaking a previous record set just the day before.