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Labor Agreement Reached With NYSPIA
April 18, 2025 | 2:12 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced a tentative contract agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association, which includes more than 1,100 investigators and senior investigators in the Division of State Police who are responsible for undercover surveillance and investigations of major crimes.
$16.6M Pavement Project Along Key Long Island Roadways
April 18, 2025 | 12:06 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that work is getting started on road resurfacing projects that will enhance safety and improve mobility along key stretches of five Long Island roadways, including the Meadowbrook State Parkway and Sunrise Highway.
Statement on USDOT Renovation of Penn Station
April 17, 2025 | 5:59 PM EDT“In multiple meetings with President Trump, I requested that the federal government fund the long-overdue overhaul of Penn Station."
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Governor Hochul announced $9.5 million to establish the Empire Technology Prize program, an ambitious new corporate challenge aimed at advancing building decarbonization across New York State.
Governor Hochul announced $56.2 million in infrastructure investments for the City of Kingston, which includes the start of a major bridge rehabilitation project and the completion of a roundabout within the city.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced the availability of $5 million in additional funding to provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to incarcerated individuals as part of a new bill mandating County Jails to offer Medication Assisted Treatment services in correctional settings.
"At around 7:30PM last night, an unidentified individual poured gasoline in front of the Yeshiva of Flatbush and ignited it."
Governor Hochul issued a proclamation announcing October 2021 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in New York State.
Governor Hochul announced partnerships and resources to provide a safe haven for Afghan evacuees in New York State, including educational resources and temporary housing to support evacuees as they seek to resettle in the United States.
Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Mental Health has secured $21 million in workforce recruitment and retention funds that will help strengthen the state's mental health system and improve access to mental health services in communities across the state.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects across New York State.