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Improving Health Access Through the Black Church
February 14, 2025 | 4:48 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced increased funding for United Way of New York City to support the expansion of Choose Healthy Life, a program dedicated to increasing access to health services in underserved communities through the Black church.
Nearly 50K Tickets Issued During Super Bowl Crackdown
February 14, 2025 | 12:32 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 49,948 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,021 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization surrounding Super Bowl celebrations.
Two Free Weekends Announced for Out-of-State Snowmobilers
February 14, 2025 | 10:27 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced two free snowmobile weekends for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers to rev their engines and explore what New York has to offer.
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on WCBS 880 radio with Anita Bonita to update New Yorkers on the winter storm.
Earlier today, Governor Hochul held a storm briefing.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the winter storm currently impacting downstate with heavy snow and strong winds.
Earlier, Governor Hochul held a storm and COVID briefing to alert New Yorkers about this weekend's weather conditions and provide an update on the states progress against COVID-19.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency effective at 8 p.m. due to heavy snowfall expected downstate as a coastal storm system will arrive Friday evening bringing more than a foot of snow and gusty winds to parts of Long Island and up to 10 inches of snow in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.
Governor Hochul announced that $70 million in grant funding will be available to newly licensed, registered or permitted child care programs in areas of the state without sufficient child care slots, known as child care deserts.
Governor Hochul invites NYers to help celebrate African American contributions to state history during Black History Month through events, online programming and visits to State Parks and historic sites.
Governor Hochul announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on Jan. 28 in honor of fallen New York Police Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora.