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Governor Hochul directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets as a rapidly developing low-pressure system is expected to produce heavy rainfall across most of Long Island, New York City, and the Mid-Hudson Region.

Governor Hochul announced the American Institute of Manufacturing Photonics has secured a new seven-year cooperative agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, which includes support totaling more than $321 million.

Governor Hochul announced that Strides Pharma Inc. will expand its manufacturing and marketing operations from New Jersey and Florida to Chestnut Ridge, Rockland County, New York.

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

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.191/A.5459) authorizing credit unions to participate in the Excelsior Linked Deposit.

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S2209/A540) that focuses on updating the Office of Addiction Services and Supports' guidelines on substance abuse reports, requiring additional reporting regarding the most commonly used substances as well as what treatments individuals receive.

Governor Hochul signed legislation allowing employees facing potential layoff to petition employers to participate in a shared work program.

Governor Hochul welcomed audiences back to Broadway at performances of Six and Chicago.

Governor Hochul signed into law a package of criminal justice reform legislation to give formerly incarcerated New Yorkers second chances, enhancing public safety while reducing recidivism.