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Snow and Extreme Cold Expected Statewide
January 18, 2025 | 4:22 PM ESTGovernor Hochul updated New Yorkers on winter weather expected to impact areas across the State starting Sunday.
National Action Network’s MLK Jr. Day Policy Forum
January 18, 2025 | 12:56 PM ESTGovernor Hochul delivered remarks at the National Action Network’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Policy Forum.
Declaring January Stalking Awareness Month
January 17, 2025 | 4:24 PM ESTGovernor Hochul recognized January as Stalking Awareness Month and January 18th as Stalking Awareness Day of Action in New York State, issuing a proclamation and directing that all State landmarks be illuminated yellow tomorrow, January 18, in honor of those impacted by stalking and all forms of gender-based violence.
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Governor Hochul announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across New York will begin on Dec. 9.
Governor Hochul announced that Endicott will receive $10 million in funding as one of the Southern Tier region winners of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).
Governor Hochul announced 10 third-round winners of New York's "Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate" vaccine incentive program.
Governor Hochul announced that $2 million in additional state funding will be provided to help Afghan evacuees acclimate to life in New York, bringing the total state commitment to $5 million.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved 34 ReCharge NY power allocations to 29 customers in support of more than 22,600 jobs across the state—including 560 newly created jobs—that will also spur more than $629 million in private capital investments.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced the recent enactment of legislation (S.6950/A.7667) that makes it unlawful to disrupt or fail to provide essential services and habitability for interim multiple dwelling units and allows tenants to pursue a claim in New York City Housing Court.
Governor Hochul announced that $2 million in additional state funding will be provided to help Afghan evacuees acclimate to life in New York, bringing the total state commitment to $5 million.
Governor Hochul signed legislation S.6532A/A.7547A which permits Suffolk County to lease lands under water ceded to it by the state for the purpose of kelp and other seaweed cultivation.
Governor Hochul announced that Oneida will receive $10 million in funding as one of the Central New York region winners of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).