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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.
Highlighting Smartphone Restrictions in NYC Schools
July 16, 2025 | 10:25 AM EDTGovernor Hochul and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos highlighted plans for implementing smartphone restrictions across NYC Public Schools – the nation’s largest school system – when students return this fall.
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Governor Hochul announced that a crew of 20 wildland firefighters led by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is traveling to California where they will be staged before being assigned to assist firefighting efforts underway in western states for a two-week assignment.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul joined SEIU 32BJ to highlight recently signed legislation to increase wages for essential service workers with Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin.
Governor Hochul announced actions to improve justice and safety in city jails.
Governor Hochul announced actions to improve justice and safety in city jails.
Governor Hochul announced a major milestone in the $172.8 million I-390/I-490/Route 31 Interchange Improvement Project in the Town of Gates, Monroe County.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for September.
Governor Hochul announced state actions taking place across New York in recognition of Hunger Action Month, which is observed each September to raise awareness about food insecurity and bolster the fight against hunger.
Governor Hochul welcomed the Afghans who will be resettling in New York communities in the coming months and pledged to offer them assistance via state-supported resettlement agencies as they rebuild their lives.