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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.
Preparing for Dangerously Cold Temperatures Starting Sunday
January 17, 2025 | 4:09 PM ESTGovernor Hochul urged caution and directed state agencies to prepare for a dangerous winter storm system that threatens lake effect snow and cold temperatures statewide next week.
Growing Minority and Women Owned Businesses
January 17, 2025 | 2:14 PM ESTGovernor Hochul launched the “Trailblazers in Business” certification initiative to strengthen New York MWBEs during Black History Month.
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks before signing a legislation package to fight the gun violence epidemic.
Governor Hochul announced the winners of the seventh annual $5 million 43North startup competition, including the grand prize winner of a $1 million investment and the seven other companies that each won investments of $500,000.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $10 million project for a new shared public safety building in Auburn.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the General Contractors Association of New York Annual Luncheon.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul signed legislation that protects employees from retaliatory actions by their employers in the case of reporting illegal or dangerous business activities.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $14 million resiliency project awarded to the town of Newfane, Niagara County, through the State's Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).
Governor Hochul signed a domestic violence legislative package into law.
Governor Hochul signed a package of legislation to combat the gun violence epidemic and to address the scourge of ghost guns in New York communities.
Governor Hochul announced that The Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) will begin construction on a $14 million project to protect the most at-risk sections of Fresh Creek's shoreline in Canarsie, Brooklyn.