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One-Year Since Launch of New York Mobile ID
June 16, 2025 | 1:05 PM EDTGovernor Hochul marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of New York Mobile ID (MiD)
$13.7 Million Awarded to 19 Farm and Food Organizations
June 16, 2025 | 12:51 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.
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.
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Governor Hochul signed a bill (S.2928-A/A.06098-A) that expands New York State's Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for siblings.
Governor Hochul announced new administration nominations and appointments.
Governor Hochul announced Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the $135 million infrastructure improvement project on a section of the New England Thruway (I-95) in Westchester County known as the "Last Mile."
Governor Hochul signed a bill (S.2928-A/A.06098-A) that expands New York State's Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for siblings.
Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.5246-A/A.6247-A) to ensure equal access to credit by expanding the New York Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to cover non-depository lenders.
Governor Hochul announced the completion of the full-scale $95 million renewal of MTA Metro-North Railroad's station in downtown White Plains, which has transformed the station into a state-of-the art complex.
Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.7139/A.07643-A) designating a portion of the state highway system as the Trooper Thomas J. Consorte Memorial Bridge to honor Trooper Consorte's heroic service.
Governor Hochul joined the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to take a special Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) test train to Grand Central Terminal and gave the public one of the first-ever looks at the new 350,000-square-foot East Side Access passenger terminal there.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul signed legislation S.6799/A.7616 designating a portion of the State Highway System in the Town of Butternuts located in Otsego County as SP4 Richard F. Walton, Jr. Memorial Highway.