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Agreement on FY 2026 State Budget
April 28, 2025 | 8:20 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders on key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 New York State Budget.
Prepare for Severe Weather Tuesday
April 28, 2025 | 5:50 PM EDTGovernor Hochul cautioned New Yorkers in portions of Western and Central New York to prepare for severe weather Tuesday afternoon.
Call to Reevaluate Construction Plans on East River Tunnels
April 28, 2025 | 4:46 PM EDTGovernor Hochul called on Amtrak to reevaluate its plan to fully shut down the East River Tunnels as it undertakes its latest rehabilitation project and consider shifting instead to a ‘repair in place’ method — with construction happening during nights and weekends — to maintain normal train schedules.
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In recognition of Black History Month and Women's History Month, Governor Kathy Hochul earlier today announced a new State Park planned for more than 500 acres of former industrial property along the Hudson River shoreline in Ulster County will be named for 19th century African American abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth.

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

In recognition of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Governor Hochul announced today a new State Park planned for more than 500 acres of former industrial property along the Hudson River shoreline in Ulster County will be named for 19th century African American abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth.

Governor Hochul announced plans for the new Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program to attract and expand key growth industries NY.

Governor Hochul was a guest on PIX11 with Dan Mannarino and Hazel Sanchez.

Governor Hochul announced nearly $2 million in federal funding is available for the New York Great Lakes Fisheries Relief Program, provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

Governor Hochul directed all New York State agencies and authorities to review and divest public funds from Russia following Russia's unjustified and unprovoked attack on the sovereign nation of Ukraine.

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

Governor Hochul announced plans to end the state mask requirement in schools starting on March 2, 2022.

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