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Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
January 21, 2025 | 1:35 PM ESTGovernor Hochul laid out her plans to make New York more affordable and safer as she unveiled the Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
January 20, 2025 | 9:57 PM EST"Birthright citizenship isn’t just enshrined in our constitution — it’s key to the fundamental promise of America.
Joint Statement from U.S. Climate Alliance Co-Chairs
January 20, 2025 | 8:59 PM ESTGovernor Hochul and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham — co-chairs of the US Climate Alliance — delivered a letter to UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell making it clear to the global community that climate action will continue in the U.S.
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Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Updating New Yorkers on Vaccine Shipping Delays
Governor Cuomo released updated guidance for infection rates and testing protocols on college campuses.
Governor Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Health will allow visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines.
Governor Cuomo announced 12.1 percent of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of the New York Forward Rapid Test Program to help businesses safely reopen.
Governor Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Health will allow visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines.
Governor Cuomo announced sweeping nursing home reform legislation to increase transparency, hold nursing home operators accountable for misconduct and help ensure facilities are prioritizing patient care over profits as part of the 30-day amendments.
"The Federal government has informed New York that nearly all COVID-19 vaccine doses allocated for Week 10 — which were scheduled to be delivered between February 12th and February 21st — are delayed due to the winter storms continuing to impact much of the country."
Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program.
Governor Cuomo announced that the daily positivity rate was 3.15 percent yesterday, the lowest since November 23. The 7-day average positivity rate has declined for 41 straight days.