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

Governor Hochul directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets as the remnants of Hurricane Ida are expected to blanket downstate areas with six or more inches of rain starting today and continuing through Thursday, potentially causing flash flooding and dangerous travel conditions in several locations.

Governor Hochul announced she has requested Physical Disaster Declarations from the Small Business Administration for Rensselaer, Otsego, and Niagara counties.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature is set to begin Wednesday, September 1, to address New York's rent and eviction crisis, the Open Meetings Law, and the state's long-overdue cannabis program.

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

Governor Hochul announced that - less than one month since applications opened - $89 million in child care provider stabilization grant funds have been disbursed.

Governor Hochul announced new measures to combat the COVID-19 Delta variant and updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating the virus.

Governor Hochul announced that applications are now open for the next New York State Police Trooper Entrance Exam.

Governor Hochul announced that Adrienne Harris has been nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services as its next Superintendent.

Governor Hochul announced new measures to combat the COVID-19 Delta variant and updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating the virus.