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$13.7 Million Awarded to 19 Farm and Food Organizations
June 16, 2025 | 12:51 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that 19 farm and food organizations are being awarded a total of $13.7 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program.
Honoring Minnesota State Representative and Husband
June 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM EDTGovernor Hochul directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings in Minnesota on June 14.
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."
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Governor Cuomo announces that more than 1 million Excelsior Passes have been issued since New York State launched the first-in-the-nation voluntary platform in March.
Governor Cuomo announced the statewide 7-day average COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 0.99 percent yesterday, dropping below 1 percent for the first time since September 26.
Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program.
Governor Cuomo announced more than 18 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in New York State.
Governor Cuomo announced a new vaccination program that will provide free NYS lottery scratch-off tickets to individuals 18 and over with a grand prize of $5 million.
Governor Cuomo announced the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 0.85 percent, the lowest since September 11.
Governor Cuomo announced seven new pop-up vaccination sites at airports in New York City, White Plains, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo.
Governor Cuomo announced 62 percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older and 51 percent of all vaccine-eligible New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Cuomo announced the statewide positivity rate dropped to 1.00 percent, the lowest since October 10.
Governor Cuomo announced updated guidance for health and safety measures at child care, day camp, and overnight camp programs, effective May 19.