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Transcript: Press Briefing on Public Education
February 9, 2025 | 2:41 PM ESTGovernor Hochul joined Senator Gillibrand for a press briefing on public education.
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.
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Governor Hochul announced that Canadian firm Ubiquity Solar Inc. will establish its U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing operations at the former IBM site in the village of Endicott in Broome County.

Governor Hochul announced that Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, will relocate its headquarters, currently based in Victor, Ontario County to the historic Aqueduct Building located along the Genesee River in downtown Rochester.

Governor Hochul announced new appointments to her administration.

Governor Hochul issued a letter to Department of the Treasury Secretary Yellen requesting additional Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funding for New York State as many New Yorkers continue to struggle with rent payments amid the ongoing pandemic.

Governor Hochul announced that Reuben R. McDaniel, III and Jessica Garcia have been appointed to the board of Office of Cannabis Management.

Governor Hochul announced that funding is now available to help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Hochul announced that Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, will relocate its headquarters, currently based in Victor, Ontario County to the historic Aqueduct Building located along the Genesee River in downtown Rochester.

During Climate Week, Governor Hochul announced completion of a major $460 million modernization and life extension effort at the New York Power Authority's Lewiston Pump Generating Plant and the digitization of the first of 13 hydropower turbines at the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of an $8 million project that replaced two bridges along Interstate 81 in the City of Cortland, Cortland County.

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation declaring September as "Campus Fire Safety Month," which aims to educate the public about the dangers of campus-related housing fires across New York State.