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New $20M Semiconductor Lab at Stony Brook
July 17, 2025 | 9:57 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced a new, public-private partnership between Stony Brook University and onsemi, the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, to construct a $20 million, state-of-the-art semiconductor research and development facility on the Stony Brook University campus.
NY Leads in Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Use
July 16, 2025 | 1:45 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that New York State led the nation in the use of State and Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to improve landmark buildings across the state in 2024.
NYS DEC to Assist With Colorado Wildfires
July 16, 2025 | 1:26 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that 11 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers and Lands and Forests staff are traveling to Colorado to support ongoing efforts to contain wildland fires raging in the state.
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Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.282/A.6769) that allows individuals who were under the age of 19 when they were convicted of a crime, and therefore eligible for youthful offender status, but denied the designation to reapply for youthful offender status retroactively.
Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring that local solid waste management plans make efforts to increase waste diversion, including by recycling and composting, and encouraging the elimination of the use of certain single-use plastic items at State University of New York and City University of New York campuses.
Governor Hochul signed legislation amending general municipal law to prohibit any municipal corporation from selling or displaying symbols of hate.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
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.