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Converting Unused Office Space into New Homes
May 22, 2025 | 11:43 AM EDTGovernor Hochul and Mayor Adams announced the Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors voted to enable a massive office-to-housing conversion at 5 Times Square, transforming underused office space into a mixed-use development with up to 1,250 new homes, including up to 313 permanently affordable homes.
More Than $50M Awarded By Restore NY Communities
May 22, 2025 | 8:55 AM EDTGovernor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $50 million has been awarded to 50 projects through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative.
Unlocking Albany's Potential Through Revitalization
May 21, 2025 | 3:04 PM EDTGovernor Hochul celebrated the FY26 Enacted Budget investments in Albany’s downtown by launching the Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative, a collaborative, State-led effort to revitalize Albany’s downtown core.
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced 10 winners of New York's "Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate" vaccine incentive program.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter.
Governor Hochul extended an invitation to New Yorkers and visitors alike to explore all the new experiences available in New York State this winter.
"We are closely monitoring the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529, also known as the Omicron variant.
Governor Hochul along with Empire State Development, Department of Labor, Taxation and Finance, and Agriculture and Markets encouraged all New Yorkers to shop safely while supporting their local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, tomorrow, November 27, 2021.
Governor Hochul announced that Mount Sinai South Nassau will reopen the Long Beach Emergency Department on Friday.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
"On behalf of the State of New York, I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving."