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New Scholarship for Students Pursuing Teaching Careers
April 17, 2026 | 6:48 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the launch of the Evelyn Linares Legacy Scholarship, a new $50,000 fund housed at CUNY City College, to support New York students entering the teaching profession.
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New Protections Against Federal Immigration Overreach
April 17, 2026 | 3:41 PM EDTIn a new video released, Governor Hochul detailed her expanded immigration proposals to protect New Yorkers from federal overreach and prioritize public safety.
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Start of Construction on Bronx Housing Complex Pool
April 17, 2026 | 11:45 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the start of construction on the Haffen Park Pool Complex in the Bronx, supported by a $5 million grant through the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative.
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Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Governor Hochul Announces New State Park Named for Sojourner Truth
In recognition of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Governor Hochul announced today a new State Park planned for more than 500 acres of former industrial property along the Hudson River shoreline in Ulster County will be named for 19th century African American abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth.
Governor Hochul Announces "Fast NY" Grant Program to Attract Key Industries to Shovel-ready Sites
Governor Hochul announced plans for the new Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program to attract and expand key growth industries NY.
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on PIX11
Governor Hochul was a guest on PIX11 with Dan Mannarino and Hazel Sanchez.
Governor Hochul Announces $2 Million in Federal Funds Available to Great Lakes Fisheries Industries Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Hochul announced nearly $2 million in federal funding is available for the New York Great Lakes Fisheries Relief Program, provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order Directing State Agencies and Authorities to Divest Public Funds from Russia
Governor Hochul directed all New York State agencies and authorities to review and divest public funds from Russia following Russia's unjustified and unprovoked attack on the sovereign nation of Ukraine.
Video, Audio, Photos, & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19
Earlier, Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19 in Albany.
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to End State Mask Requirement in Schools Starting March 2
Governor Hochul announced plans to end the state mask requirement in schools starting on March 2, 2022.
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19
Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.
Photos: Governor Hochul Illuminates New York Landmarks in Solidarity with the People of Ukraine
Governor Hochul announced that New York State landmarks will be lit blue and yellow Friday, February 25 through Sunday, February 27, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.