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At 9:45 AM Governor Hochul delivers remarks at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit in Manhattan.

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Governor Hochul was a guest on “Today, Explained”

September 18, 2024 | 7:03 PM EDT

Governor Hochul was a guest on Vox Media’s latest episode of “Today, Explained” with Sean Rameswarm.

Requesting a Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Weather

September 18, 2024 | 4:57 PM EDT

Governor Hochul requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden to support the ongoing recovery of communities in Suffolk, Oswego and Lewis counties impacted by record rainfall and widespread flash flooding that resulted in substantial damage on August 18-19, 2024.

Federal Support Boosts Manufacturing in New York

September 18, 2024 | 1:48 PM EDT

Governor Hochul celebrated $30 million from the Department of Defense for the U.S. Microelectronics Commons program.

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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

Nov 28, 2021 | 06:38 PM EST

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

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Governor Hochul Announces Tannersville as the Second $10 Million Capital Region Winner of Fifth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Nov 28, 2021 | 02:56 PM EST

Governor Hochul announced that Tannersville will receive $10 million in funding as the second Capital Region winner of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).

Clinical specimen testing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Wadsworth Laboratory

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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

Nov 27, 2021 | 02:49 PM EST

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

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Governor Hochul Announces First Round of Winners for New 'Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate' Vaccine Incentive Program for 5- To 11-Year-Olds to win a Full SUNY or CUNY Scholarship

Nov 27, 2021 | 09:41 AM EST

Governor Hochul announced 10 winners of New York's "Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate" vaccine incentive program.

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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

Nov 26, 2021 | 05:33 PM EST

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

healthcare workers wearing PPE in a hospital room

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Governor Hochul Announces Urgent Action to Boost Hospital Capacity and Address Staffing Shortages

Nov 26, 2021 | 05:08 PM EST

Governor Hochul announced urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter.

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Governor Hochul Celebrates the Start of Winter Travel Season with New and Exciting Activities for Everyone

Nov 26, 2021 | 02:55 PM EST

Governor Hochul extended an invitation to New Yorkers and visitors alike to explore all the new experiences available in New York State this winter.

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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on New COVID Variant

Nov 26, 2021 | 02:14 PM EST

"We are closely monitoring the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529, also known as the Omicron variant.

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Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday

Nov 26, 2021 | 11:06 AM EST

Governor Hochul along with Empire State Development, Department of Labor, Taxation and Finance, and Agriculture and Markets encouraged all New Yorkers to shop safely while supporting their local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, tomorrow, November 27, 2021.