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Governor Hochul announced the statewide air quality health advisory will remain in effect through Friday, June 30, as air quality in NYS continues to be impacted by Canadian wildfires.

Governor Hochul announced the availability of $33.5 million to increase support for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, including additional investments in the transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities that expand and build on the progress of the Lorena Borjas Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund.

Governor Hochul announced that she has approved a request from the New York State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to become a New York State Trooper from 29 to 34.

Earlier, Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on air quality in New York City.

Governor Hochul announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on NYS highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, to ease travel throughout the July 4th holiday weekend.

Governor Hochul announced the existing air quality health advisory for the entire state will remain in effect through Thursday, and State Agencies and Authorities continue to coordinate ongoing air quality monitoring, public awareness and education, mask distribution, and other efforts to prevent or limit exposure to elevated levels of smoke-driven air pollution across New York.

Governor Hochul announced $121.6 million is available to boost trade corridors and NYS' position as a global commerce destination, while enhancing safety.

Governor Hochul announced the air quality health advisory has expanded to include the entire state as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to cause the Air Quality Index to reach unhealthy levels.

Governor Hochul announced the NYS Office of Strategic Workforce Development has awarded nearly $11 million in grants to seventeen projects across the state.