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July 11, 2025 | 1:42 PM EDTGovernor Hochul highlighted the NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority’s fall and winter 2025-2026 shcedule.
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Earlier, Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, reaffirming New York's commitment to women's reproductive rights and access to health care in response to anti-abortion laws in Texas and across the country.

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a new $28 million affordable and supportive housing development in Port Jefferson Station in the town of Brookhaven.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

Governor Hochul holds a Q&A following a COVID-19 briefing.

"Tonight at sundown, Jewish New Yorkers will observe Yom Kippur, the day of atonement."

Governor Hochul announced a series of universal mask requirements designed to protect New Yorkers against the highly contagious Delta variant and the recent surge in COVID-19 infections statewide.

Governor Hochul announced the opening of two new Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Nassau and Suffolk Counties that will provide information, assistance and help for New Yorkers who were impacted by the storms and flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Governor Hochul announced new efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and prepare for booster shots upon FDA approval.

Governor Hochul announced a series of universal mask requirements designed to protect New Yorkers against the highly contagious Delta variant and the recent surge in COVID-19 infections statewide.

New York State Governor Hochul announced the release of the first quarter update to the New York State Financial Plan, which shows the state in a strong fiscal position as economic growth beats expectations with revenues projected to be an additional $2.1 billion higher in each of the four years of the plan.