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February 14, 2025 | 4:48 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced increased funding for United Way of New York City to support the expansion of Choose Healthy Life, a program dedicated to increasing access to health services in underserved communities through the Black church.
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Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the launch of COVID-19 exposure notification mobile apps in their respective states that will serve as crucial tools to supplement the effort to trace and contact individuals subject to a COVID exposure.

Governor Cuomo announced that, during Workforce Development Awareness Week, New York State has been awarded an $18 million federal grant to fund educational opportunities that train New Yorkers for in-demand jobs, support entrepreneurs, and help small businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier, Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov.

Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Cuomo announced the state has suspended liquor licenses for 16 additional bars and restaurants in New York State after finding egregious violations of pandemic-related Executive Orders, bringing the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 217.
Governor Cuomo announced he will meet with Orthodox Jewish leaders to address COVID-19 clusters in communities downstate.
Governor Cuomo announced he will meet with Orthodox Jewish leaders to address COVID-19 clusters in communities downstate.
Governor Cuomo appointed the members of the state's independent Clinical Advisory Task Force that will review every COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the federal government, and will advise New York State on the vaccines' safety and effectiveness in fighting the virus.

Governor Cuomo called into NY1 News with Kristen Shaughnessy.