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NYS Museum Visioning Task Force Members Announced
March 13, 2026 | 4:19 PM EDTGovernor Hochul and Commissioner of Education Rosa today announced the members of the New York State Museum Visioning Task Force, a diverse group of nationally recognized museum leaders, government stakeholders, educators, historians, leaders in public science education and engagement, tourism professionals, and economic development experts who will help shape a clear, sustainable, and forward-looking framework to guide the Museum’s long-term revitalization.
2026 College Access Award Winners
March 13, 2026 | 1:38 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the recipients of the 2026 New York State College Access Awards that celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting financial aid awareness, expanding access to and affordability of higher education across the state, and breaking down barriers to ensure all New York students can pursue their educational goals.
Auto Insurance Reform Would Save MTA Nearly $50M Per Year
March 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM EDTGovernor Hochul and the MTA announced a new MTA analysis showing that the Governor's proposal to lower the cost of auto insurance would deliver $48 million in annual recurring savings for the authority.
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Governor Hochul reminded New Yorkers that strengthened gun laws enacted following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state's century-old pistol permitting process take effect Thursday, September 1.
La Gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy $2.3 millones para apoyar los esfuerzos de prevención de adicciones y mejorar el acceso a los servicios de transporte para el tratamiento.
Governor Hochul announced the deployment of the New York Army and Air National Guards, along with a number of other resources, to further support fire suppression efforts at the 130- to 150-acre wildfire currently burning in Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
Earlier, Governor Hochul, with Senator Gillibrand, launched a statewide multi-media campaign to help ensure eligible families access child care assistance.
La gobernadora Hochul, junto con la senadora Kirsten Gillibrand, lanzaron hoy una campaña multimedia en todo el estado para ayudar a garantizar que las familias elegibles accedan a la asistencia para el cuidado infantil.
Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced $2.3 million to support addiction prevention efforts and enhance access to transportation services for treatment.
Governor Hochul announced construction has begun on a $11.5 million project to create a new and significantly expanded West Side Bazaar.
Governor Hochul announced that construction has begun on the $14 million adaptive re-use of the Bryant School in the city of Hornell in Steuben County.
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James took action to stop illegal and discriminatory housing practices at three Long Island real estate brokerages that were discriminating against Black, Hispanic, and other homebuyers of color.