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Governor Hochul Marches in the Buffalo Juneteenth Parade
June 14, 2025 | 1:22 PM EDTGovernor Hochul participated in the 2025 Buffalo Juneteenth Parade.
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."
Confirmation of Administration Appointees by the Senate
June 13, 2025 | 4:05 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced the confirmation of new and re-appointed administration appointees by the New York State Senate.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a partnership with SOMOS Community Care to provide COVID-19 vaccines directly to accredited primary care physicians in SOMOS' health network who will vaccinate underserved New Yorkers.
Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of Excelsior Pass — a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM, which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidelines.
Governor Cuomo announced that vaccine appointments scheduled for Friday, March 26 at the State-FEMA-run mass vaccination site at the former Kodak Hawkeye parking lot in Rochester will be postponed due to severe weather forecasted to affect the area.
Governor Cuomo and New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced the release of revised nursing home visitation guidance to align with guidelines recently released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Governor Cuomo announced 14 community-based pop-up vaccination sites are coming online over the next week at houses of worship, community centers and local businesses.
Governor Cuomo announced that for the first time more than 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered over a 24-hour period in New York State.
Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of a free, online Citizen Public Health Training Course for New Yorkers to learn about preparedness for and prevention of public health emergencies from top public health experts.
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of a free, online Citizen Public Health Training Course for New Yorkers to learn about preparedness for and prevention of public health emergencies from top public health experts.