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Over 55,000 Tickets Issued for St. Patrick’s Day
March 21, 2025 | 3:28 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout the State issued 55,661 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,224 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day.
Traffic Down, Business Up: Congestion Pricing Progress
March 21, 2025 | 10:59 AM EDTGovernor Hochul joined business leaders, advocates and elected officials to highlight ongoing progress under New York’s congestion pricing program.
Task Force Marks One Year of Ghost Car Removals
March 20, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDTGovernor Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels and the New York City Police Department (NYPD), along with regional law enforcement partners including MTA Police Department (MTAPD), New York State Police, Port Authority Police, New York City Sheriff's Office, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Police, New York City Business Integrity Commission and U.S. Park Police, today shared results of one year of operations following the launch of a multi-agency City and State-led task force dedicated to removing “ghost cars” — cars that are virtually untraceable by traffic cameras and toll readers because of their forged or altered license plates — from New York City streets.
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Governor Hochul announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff in honor of Thruway Authority employee Stephen C. Ebling.
Por tercer año consecutivo, la gobernadora Hochul proclamó el mes de noviembre como el Mes del Aprendizaje en el estado de Nueva York como parte de su continuo apoyo a este modelo de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral altamente efectivo que está ayudando a preparar a la próxima generación de neoyorquinos para las carreras del mañana.
Governor Hochul continued support of this workforce development model that helps prepare the next generation for careers of tomorrow.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció una campaña de información pública para educar a los neoyorquinos sobre el apoyo disponible para combatir el odio y los prejuicios en las comunidades de todo el estado de Nueva York, así como la importancia de denunciar dichos incidentes cuando ocurren.
Governor Hochul announced a campaign to combat hate and bias, as well as the importance of reporting such incidents when they occur.
Governor Hochul announced pay increases for about 2,100 State employees working in professional traineeships across 46 state agencies.
"State Police and Department of Transportation are on scene coordinating with local first responders on rescue operations.”
Earlier, Governor Hochul and Attorney General James delivered remarks on the 2024 election.
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James updated New Yorkers on the ongoing work to protect the fundamental freedoms of New Yorkers in preparation for President-Elect Donald Trump’s second term.
Governor Hochul met with public safety officials in the New York City Regional Operations Center.