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Governor Hochul Announces Additional $28.5 Million is Now Available to Install Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Along Major Travel Corridors Across New York State

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 18, 2024
Competitive Program Supports Improving Consumer Access to Reliable Electric Vehicle Charging Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric… Read More

Creating More Jobs: Governor Hochul Announces National Accolades for I-81 Viaduct Project's Local Hire Initiative

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 18, 2024
New York State Department of Transportation Earns Top Honors in Transportation Research Board’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Video Competition See Video of the Initiative on the NYSDOT… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Hochul's Op-Ed in The Journal News: This Is Why We Are Putting Your Hard-Earned Money Back In Your Pocket

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 18, 2024
On December 18, 2024, the Journal News published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul regarding her longstanding commitment to addressing the cost of living in New York, including her new proposal to… Read More

Safer Streets and Subways: Governor Hochul, MTA and Law Enforcement Officials Provide Update on Keeping New Yorkers Safe on the Subway Ahead of the Holidays

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 18, 2024
Additional 250 New York National Guard Members Deployed in New York City to Bolster Safety Governor Accelerates Installation of Security Cameras in Every Subway Car, 100 Percent Complete With Over… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul, MTA and Law Enforcement Officials Provide Update on Keeping New Yorkers Safe on the Subway Ahead of the Holidays

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 18, 2024
Governor Hochul: “Thanks to our five point plan to improve public safety – subway safety, subway crime is down 10 percent just since last March. And only two years since the year 1970,… Read More

B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Distributes Toys With SOMOS Community Care

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 18, 2024
Governor Hochul: “Starting January 1, every mom who needs to take time off can get 20 hours paid from her employer to get her healthcare taken care of so she can survive and her baby can… Read More

Money in Your Pocket: Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers of Minimum Wage Increase on January 1

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 17, 2024
New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16.50-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Part of Historic Agreement to… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Service Enhancements on 24 MTA Bus Routes in New York City

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 17, 2024
Eight Express Bus Routes and 16 Local Bus Routes To Offer Shorter Wait Times and More Reliable Service Expansion Follows a Year of Systemwide Subway Increases and Commuter Rail Discounts and… Read More

Governor Hochul Continues New York's Nation-Leading Efforts to Address the Opioid and Overdose Crisis and Signs New Legislation to Keep New Yorkers Safe

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 17, 2024
Legislation S.4393/A.5004 Will Increase Access to Fentanyl Test Strips Legislation S.3112-A/A.1588-A Will Require Public Institutions and Buildings of the State to be Equipped With Opioid… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Presides Over Proceedings of the Electoral College

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 17, 2024
Governor Hochul: “We, the people, forming a more perfect union, and I strongly believe that the people of New York State and the United States of America, should and must have their votes count… Read More

B-Roll, Audio, and Photos: Governor Hochul Greets Shoppers to Highlight 2025 State of the State Affordability Agenda

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 17, 2024
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul walked with shoppers at the Crossgates Shopping Mall in Albany to discuss her first proposal for the 2025 State of State’s affordability agenda - New York… Read More

New Year, No Fees: Governor Hochul Invites New Yorkers to Start New Year with Free First Day Hikes

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 16, 2024
Governor Hochul Waives Parking Fees at All State Parks on January 1 to Increase Access to Outdoors; Admission Fees to State Park Grounds Always Free First Day Hiking Events at Nearly 100 State… Read More

Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of New York's First Cell and Gene Therapy Hub at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 16, 2024
$98 Million Manufacturing Facility Will Support Research and Development of Life-Saving Technologies Including Cancer-Fighting Cell Therapies New Hub Advances New York’s Vision for… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Opening of New York's First Cell and Gene Therapy Hub at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 16, 2024
Governor Hochul: “We're not just radically changing health outcomes for decades to come, we're ensuring that Buffalo and Western New York will always be known at the cutting edge of this - as… Read More

Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 15, 2024
“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. This system will support state and federal law… Read More