Governor Kathy Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer today announced that New York State will receive up to $43 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding to benefit under-resourced communities located along the Propel NY Energy transmission line. The …
Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation, today announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service this summer to and from the Empire State’s largest annual event – the Great New …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $36.8 million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway (I-90) in Monroe and Genesee Counties. The work will cover nearly 54 miles between exit 45 (Rochester - Victor - I-490) and exit …
Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York has reached a significant milestone in the growth of the legal cannabis industry. New York State is pleased to recognize the opening of the 150th Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD), The Robinson’s Dispensary, …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 "Raven's Challenge,” the world's largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $70 million in awards through ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program as part of a $228 million federal investment to help connect New Yorkers to high-speed broadband internet. The projects …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced updates to the New York Fire Code that contains draft code language to address the recommendations from the Governor’s Interagency Fire Safety Working Group. The draft code language includes updates and additions to …
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 27 in honor of New York Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Michael S. Stone, who passed away while on a training mission …
Ahead of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to support New Yorkers with disabilities. Legislation S.9699A/A.10457 allows the Access to Home and Access to Home for Heroes programs to cover …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Highgarden Tower, a new 219-unit affordable apartment building in the city of New Rochelle. The $135 million development is conveniently located in a walkable downtown neighborhood and directly …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State will now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits following a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the recipients of the Urban and Community Forestry Grants funded by the U.S. Forest Service through the historic Inflation Reduction Act. Grants totaling more than $7.1 million will support 23 urban forestry projects, …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 28 health care facilities statewide will receive $22.5 million in awards during the next year for training — a part of the Governor’s $10 billion multi-year investment in health care, the largest in State history …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State will receive U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding for a long-duration energy storage demonstration project that will use fire-safe battery technology. The technology can be used in urban and …
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul today held a roundtable discussion with local educators and stakeholders in Western New York as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools. This follows several recent sessions …
Today’s roundtable was held at Kenmore Junior/Senior High School and included administrators and teachers from several different schools in the region. Additional roundtables over the coming months will be held across the state with a wide array of …
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. AUDIO of the Governor’s remarks is available. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC: Joining us now is New York State’s democratic …
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC’s Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available. A rush transcript is available below: Lawrence O’Donnell, MSNBC: Joining us now, Democratic Governor of New …
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by company leadership, employees and community stakeholders, announced that Wells Enterprises is significantly expanding its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. The now $425 million project will …
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight said, “An excellent expansion deal at the Wells ice cream plant has just gotten sweeter, with an additional $175 million investment from the company. Food manufacturing is an important …
