Earlier, Governor Hochul, with new Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Bassett, updated New Yorkers on the Omicron variant and encouraged New Yorkers to get their vaccine and booster shot.

Governor Hochul launched the statewide "Boost Up, New York" campaign to urge New York adults to get their booster dose for better protection against COVID-19.

Governor Hochul signed a package of legislation to increase State agency support of small businesses in New York.

Governor Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be lit red today, December 1, 2021, in honor of World AIDS Day.

Governor Hochul announced residents in Orange County will be able to apply for individual disaster relief related to the historic flooding and damages caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in early September.

This afternoon, we met with members of the New York Congressional Delegation to discuss New York's ongoing efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and protect New Yorkers - including preparing for the Omicron variant - while putting federal resources to work in our State.

Governor Hochul signed Legislation (S.6676-A/A.7644-A) that allows Monroe County to provide a 10% real property tax exemption to volunteer firefighter or emergency workers who have been a part of the organization for two years.

Governor Hochul announced 10 second-round winners of New York's "Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate" vaccine incentive program.

Governor Hochul announced a new initiative to build upon extensive efforts already underway by the New York State Department of Labor to connect job seekers to the record more than 220,000 available jobs, tools and training resources.

Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring local social service districts to offer a direct deposit payment option for subsidized child care.