AANHPI Education Equity Act
Governor Hochul signed Legislation S7855E/A8463-E, which assesses teaching on AANHPI history in social studies curricula in New York State.
Charlie Rangel Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship is available to 20 CUNY graduate students each year as a lasting tribute to New York's late Representative.
Equal Language Access at Hospitals
Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring hospitals to develop language assistance programs to ensure health care is accessible.
Expanding Resources at CUNY Mexican Studies Institute
Governor Hochul invested $1.5 million to support the Institute as a vital hub for the university’s Mexican and Mexican-American communities.
Funding for AAPI Communities
The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget included a historic investment of $30M for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Honoring Bilingual Mental Health Professionals
Governor Hochul committed $15 million over five years to community-based providers targeting racial and ethnic minority youth.
Protecting Consumers through Hair Product Labeling
Legislation S6723/A1797 requires warning labels on hair relaxers containing harmful chemicals, protecting New Yorkers' health.
Strengthening Economic Ties with the Dominican Republic
Governor Hochul reaffirmed the cultural, social, and economic connection between New York State and the Dominican Republic.
Strengthening Mentoring Programs for Black Girls
Governor Hochul reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening mentoring opportunities for all New York children.
Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) Opening Doors to Equal Opportunity
Governor Hochul is working to help MWBEs compete, win, and thrive across our state. In Fiscal Year 2024–25, New York State disbursed $3.3 billion in payments to MWBEs — the highest statewide MWBE utilization spend in the history of the program — and marked the fifth consecutive year the State has met or exceeded its nation-leading 30 percent MWBE participation goal.
