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Governor Hochul announced actions to improve justice and safety in city jails.

Governor Hochul announced a major milestone in the $172.8 million I-390/I-490/Route 31 Interchange Improvement Project in the Town of Gates, Monroe County.

Governor Hochul announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for September.

Governor Hochul announced state actions taking place across New York in recognition of Hunger Action Month, which is observed each September to raise awareness about food insecurity and bolster the fight against hunger.

Governor Hochul welcomed the Afghans who will be resettling in New York communities in the coming months and pledged to offer them assistance via state-supported resettlement agencies as they rebuild their lives.

Governor Hochul announced the suspension of the state hiring freeze through the end of the fiscal year, supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts.

Earlier, Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, reaffirming New York's commitment to women's reproductive rights and access to health care in response to anti-abortion laws in Texas and across the country.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a new $28 million affordable and supportive housing development in Port Jefferson Station in the town of Brookhaven.

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