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Expanding the Suffolk Crime Analysis Center
January 24, 2025 | 12:47 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced nearly $1 million to double the number of professionals who respond to local law enforcement requests for assistance.
New York’s First Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators
January 23, 2025 | 3:41 PM ESTGovernor Hochul introduced a resource for teachers to develop students’ ability to analyze, evaluate and assess all forms of media.
Making Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable
January 23, 2025 | 1:35 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
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Governor Hochul announced the completion of construction on a $5.4 million project awarded to Jefferson County, through New York State's Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative.
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Governor Hochul launched the "Get There Green!" campaign as part of New York State's participation in Climate Week 2021 which runs from September 20 to September 26.
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Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $17 million affordable and supportive housing development in Syracuse.
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"I am very disappointed in the Supreme Court's appalling and insensitive ruling that eliminates a key line of defense for tenants facing housing insecurity during the ongoing pandemic, and we are exploring all options to further protect New Yorkers from eviction, including with the legislative leaders."
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Governor Hochul was a guest on NY1's Inside City Hall with Errol Louis.
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"The cowardly attack on innocent civilians and selfless service members at Hamid Karzai International Airport struck at the heart of our democracy and freedom itself."
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
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Governor Hochul joined Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Women's Equality Day.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a proclamation naming August 26, 2021 Women's Equality Day.
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Governor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for Angela's House, a $22.8 million development that will transform a long-dormant wing of the historic Villa Maria Academy into affordable housing in the Erie County town of Cheektowaga.