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MTA Installs Platform Barriers at More than 50 Stations
July 18, 2025 | 2:45 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has installed protective platform edge barriers at 56 subway stations.
Sojourner Truth State Park Improvements Underway
July 18, 2025 | 12:25 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the groundbreaking for the buildout of major elements of Sojourner Truth State Park in Ulster County, including a new swimming facility and bathhouse pavilion.
Concerns Grow Over GOP ‘Big Ugly’ Plan
July 18, 2025 | 10:14 AM EDTGovernor Hochul joined U.S. Representative Pat Ryan, local elected officials, doctors, farmers and non profit workers to sound the alarm on the detrimental effects of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State.
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Governor Hochul announced the completion of renovations at St. Bernard's Park Apartments, an affordable housing development for adults aged 55 and older in Rochester.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State bridges and landmarks will be lit in purple and teal on September 30 to mark the final day of Suicide Prevention Month.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State has secured $20 million in federal funding through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant program to assist addiction service providers with loss of revenue and operating expenses incurred as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Governor Hochul announced that more than $373 million in home heating aid is becoming available for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their homes warm during the upcoming winter season.
Governor Hochul announced 20 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
Governor Hochul announced the designation of Rory M. Christian as Chair of the Public Service Commission and chief executive officer of the Department of Public Service, the staff arm of the Commission.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced 20 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
Governor Hochul announced PreAct Technologies as the winner of Round 4 of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging startup accelerator competition.
Governor Hochul announced the first-round winners of New York State's #VaxandWin Football Sweepstakes - a new incentive program designed to encourage unvaccinated New Yorkers to get vaccinated in partnership with New York's professional football teams.