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Statement from Governor Hochul
December 15, 2025 | 2:12 PM EST“Today’s vote by the New York State Gaming Commission is the culmination of a multi-year, community-driven process to ensure that casino licenses were only awarded to proposals that had local support, clear community benefits and sustainable economic plans."
New Director Appointed to NYS Canal Corporation
December 15, 2025 | 2:07 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority has hired Benjamin R. Walsh as the next Director of the New York State Canal Corporation.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
December 12, 2025 | 8:39 PM EST"From day one, this project has been about rewriting the economic story of Upstate New York and lifting up communities by creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs and offering new opportunities for hard working New Yorkers."
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La Gobernadora Kathy Hochul firmó hoy la Ley de Sobrevivientes Adultos (S.66A/A.648A), creando una ventana retrospectiva de un año para que los sobrevivientes de agresión sexual que ocurrieron cuando tenían más de 18 años puedan demandar a sus abusadores sin importar cuándo ocurrió el abuso.
Governor Hochul announced available funding for three Department of State community planning and development programs.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act (S.66A/A.648A), creating a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred when they were over the age of 18 to sue their abusers regardless of when the abuse occurred.
Governor Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act (S.66A/A.648A), creating a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred when they were over the age of 18 to sue their abusers regardless of when the abuse occurred.
Governor Hochul announced that ‘Get Outdoors & Get Together Day’ events will be held at 21 select locations across NYS on Saturday, June 11.
Governor Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the launch of "New" New York blue-ribbon panel to examine the future of New York City and the region's economy, to be led by co-chairs Robin Hood CEO Richard Buery and former Sidewalk Labs CEO Daniel Doctoroff.
Governor Hochul announced the launch of the Prison Redevelopment Commission focused on reimagining closed prisons for innovative redevelopment opportunities across New York State.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced the opening of Covenant House New York's new $76 million facility that will provide housing and supportive services to youth who are experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking.