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Opening the National Urban League Empowerment Center
November 12, 2025 | 12:16 PM ESTGovernor Hochul joined Empire State Development (ESD) President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight, community leaders, and development partners to celebrate the grand opening of the National Urban League’s new headquarters at the Urban League Empowerment Center in Harlem.
Funding Community-Centered Transportation Projects
November 12, 2025 | 11:12 AM ESTGovernor Hochul announced that $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State.
Supporting Veterans & Their Families with Education Goals
November 11, 2025 | 2:47 PM ESTGovernor Hochul reaffirmed New York State’s unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served through programs that expand access to higher education and financial aid, in recognition of Veterans Day.
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at New Jerusalem Worship Center in Queens.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Queens.
Governor Hochul delivered remarks at St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Earlier, Governor Hochul announced at Franklin Plaza that Troy will receive $10 million in funding as one of the Capital Region winners of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).
Governor Hochul announced at Franklin Plaza that Troy will receive $10 million in funding as one of the Capital Region winners of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).
Governor Hochul announced that 10 of New York State's mass vaccination sites will now be administering COVID-19 vaccines to newly eligible 5 to 11 year-olds.
Governor Hochul announced 14 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers.
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.