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Strong Winter Storms Expected Through Sunday
February 7, 2025 | 6:13 PM ESTGovernor Hochul updated New Yorkers on two winter storms expected to impact areas throughout the State today through Sunday.
Conversation with Mothers on Affordability
February 7, 2025 | 2:40 PM ESTGovernor Hochul convened a conversation with mothers at Fox’s Deli in Rochester to highlight her 2025 State of the State affordability agenda.
2025 Free Fishing Days
February 7, 2025 | 3:22 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the six designated Free Fishing Days in New York State, encouraging New Yorkers to get offline and get outside to enjoy these affordable outdoor recreation opportunities statewide.
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Governor Hochul signed into law a package of criminal justice reform legislation to give formerly incarcerated New Yorkers second chances, enhancing public safety while reducing recidivism.

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.3434/A.6265) requiring the New York City Transit Authority to produce annual reports detailing its efforts to reduce noise throughout the system.

Governor Hochul signed a package of legislation related to housing.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of shoreline stabilization efforts and trail improvements as part of a $1.3 million resiliency project awarded to the Fort de la Presentation Association, St. Lawrence County, through the State's Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative.

Governor Hochul announced that $12.3 million has been awarded to construct housing for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness in Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Chautauqua counties.

Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.1133/A.4136) to clarify the definition of what constitutes an acceptable name for candidates to use to identify themselves on a ballot or petition.

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

Governor Hochul announced the availability of $9.5 million to expand evidence-based practices for substance use disorder prevention services to youth, families and communities in New York State.

Governor Hochul announced that construction has begun on a $64.4 million project to replace the bridge carrying the Bronx River Parkway over the Metro-North Railroad in the Wakefield and Woodlawn Heights sections of the Bronx.

Governor Hochul attended the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.