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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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Governor Hochul announced the expansion of fast and flexible learning options with more than 400 microcredentials across 31 SUNY campuses to help students and working professionals gain skills, knowledge, and experience that employers are looking for.
Earlier, Governor Hochul announced the establishment of the Office of the Chief Disability Officer to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and appointed Kimberly T. Hill as the State’s first Chief Disability Officer.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced the successful launch of mobile sports wagering in New York State, with nearly $2 billion in wagers taken during the first 30 days of operation.
Governor Hochul announced the establishment of the Office of the Chief Disability Officer to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and appointed Kimberly T. Hill as the State's first Chief Disability Officer.
Governor Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of the State's first Free Fishing Weekend of 2022, on February 19 and 20, when freshwater anglers are permitted to fish for free without a license.
Governor Hochul updates New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
"This morning one of our Troopers was involved in a deadly shooting of a motorist after a pursuit in Buffalo."
Governor Hochul announced that New York City Subway ridership surpassed the 3 million mark for three consecutive days this week.
"Today I visited the interagency command center in Buffalo to ensure we're prepared for any impacts from protests near the Canadian border."