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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.
Prepare for Extreme Cold Across the State
February 5, 2026 | 2:33 PM ESTGovernor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare ahead of extreme cold temperatures set to impact the state Friday through the weekend.
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La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que el estado de Nueva York recibirá a más de 250,000 espectadores en el Parque Estatal de Bethpage en Long Island durante la 45.
During the World Canals Conference, Governor Hochul announced the completion of two Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) projects in the City of North Tonawanda - the expanded historic Riviera Theatre and the restored Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Music Hall. Often referred to as the “Gateway to the Erie Canal,” North Tonawanda is being featured as a field session destination at this year’s World Canals Conference.
Governor Hochul announced the launch of faster “super-express” trains on the Hudson Line between Poughkeepsie and New York City with the upcoming MTA Metro-North Railroad schedule effective Sunday, Oct. 5.
Governor Hochul announced the 16 semi-finalists for the 11th annual 43North startup competition.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State is set to welcome more than 250,000 spectators to Bethpage State Park on Long Island during the 45th Ryder Cup.
La gobernadora Hochul, el alcalde Eric Adams, el representante Dan Goldman, el senador Andrew Gounardes, el presidente del condado de Brooklyn, Antonio Reynoso, y el presidente y director ejecutivo de la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Nueva York (NYCEDC), Andrew Kimball, anunciaron hoy que el Grupo de Trabajo de la Terminal Marítima de Brooklyn (BMT) ha aprobado un plan histórico para convertir la BMT en un puerto marítimo moderno y crear una comunidad vibrante y de uso mixto a lo largo de la costa de Brooklyn.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció el lanzamiento de "MOVE-IN NY", un innovador programa de propiedad de vivienda asequible que ella impulsó y que se puso en marcha con éxito con la creación de tres nuevas viviendas iniciales en las ciudades de Schenectady, Syracuse y Newcomb.
Governor Hochul announced that the 2025 World Canals Conference has commenced in Buffalo, during the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial year. Bringing an international audience together of canal enthusiasts, historians, and waterway experts, the group will celebrate and discuss the rich history and future of canal systems worldwide, with a special focus on New York State’s iconic Erie Canal.
Governor Hochul visited the Town of Tonawanda Police Department to highlight more than $19 million in state investments that are modernizing law enforcement technology and equipment across Western New York’s police agencies.
Governor Hochul announced that new 4,200-horsepower Siemens Charger locomotives received last year for testing by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin passenger service on Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line at the start of Climate Week NYC, Monday, Sept. 22.