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Honoring Minnesota State Representative and Husband
June 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM EDTGovernor Hochul directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings in Minnesota on June 14.
Governor Hochul Marches in the Buffalo Juneteenth Parade
June 14, 2025 | 1:22 PM EDTGovernor Hochul participated in the 2025 Buffalo Juneteenth Parade.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
June 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM EDT"While there are no credible threats to New York at this time, I have nonetheless directed the New York State Police and other State personnel to continue providing security support at sensitive sites -- particularly Jewish and Muslim houses of worship and community centers."
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Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behaviors as the winter holiday season kicks off.
Governor Hochul announced nine new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
Governor Hochul announced a $3 million grant program to invest in new technologies that will improve access and adoption of telehealth in underserved communities.
Governor Hochul announced nearly $14 million has been awarded to protect clean water across the state.
Governor Hochul announced that Haverstraw and Ossining will receive $10 million each in funding as the Mid-Hudson region winners of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).
Governor Hochul announced $6.2 million in grants to expand community and hospital-based gun violence intervention programs in communities New York City and eight other cities across the state that have experienced significant increases in shootings and firearm-related murders over the past year.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new administration appointments.
Governor Hochul announced that over $81 million has been awarded to support 97 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
"I want to commend Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz for taking strong actions today to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Western New York. This is an example of the leadership we need to see at the local level to combat this deadly virus."
Governor Hochul announced the launch of the "DRIve EV Downtown" program that will bring electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations to downtown areas in New York State that are undergoing revitalization and development efforts.