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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."
Confirmation of Administration Appointees by the Senate
June 13, 2025 | 4:05 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the confirmation of new and re-appointed administration appointees by the New York State Senate.
Gov. Hochul Pays Tribute to Rep. Charles B. Rangel
June 13, 2025 | 12:45 PM EDTEarlier, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at a memorial service for Representative Charles B. Rangel.
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced she has requested a Federal Emergency Declaration for 14 downstate counties following the widespread damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.50001/A.40001) extending virtual access to public meetings under New York State's Open Meetings Law, which allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earlier today, Governor Hochul recognized essential workers, including bus driver Rosa Amonte, at the Fresh Pond Bus Depot in Queens for their heroic service in the aftermath of historic flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Earlier, Governor Hochul provided an update on storm recovery efforts from Long Island and emphasized the urgent need for more resilient infrastructure to protect New York communities from storm damage.
Earlier in Queens, Governor Hochul took questions from the press after providing an update on storm recovery efforts.
Governor Hochul visited areas impacted by the storm and directed additional State agency assets to the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island regions to help communities recover after the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through the Downstate area Wednesday night and delivered historic rainfall totals, sparking flash floods, power outages and life-threatening conditions in several areas.
Governor Hochul signed into law a new moratorium on COVID-related residential and commercial evictions for New York State which is in effect until January 15, 2022.
Governor Hochul visited areas impacted by the storm and directed additional State agency assets to the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island regions to help communities recover after the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through the Downstate area Wednesday night and delivered historic rainfall totals, sparking flash floods, power outages and life-threatening conditions in several areas.
Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency in New York State within the counties of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester in response to major flooding due to Tropical Depression Ida.