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During Maple Month, Governor Hochul Highlights New York’s Thriving Maple Industry

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 10, 2025
Governor’s FY26 Executive Budget Proposes Funding for Marketing and Research To Further Grow the Maple Industry and Help New York Become the Leading Maple Innovator Encourages New Yorkers to… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at The United Federation of Teachers Lobby Day

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 10, 2025
Governor Hochul Directs DPS and NYSERDA to Conduct Urgent Review of Tariff Impacts and Provide a Transparent Accounting of Effects on Energy Prices and Power Supply Reliability Letter Sent to DPS… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million is Now Available for Efficient Electrification Upgrades at Hospitals Across New York State

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 10, 2025
State’s Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals Program Supports Demonstration of Pathways to Achieve Electrification Retrofits in Hospitals Governor Hochul on March 10th, announced $30 million… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Statewide Impaired Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 10, 2025
New York State Police and Local Law Enforcement To Increase Road Patrols and Underage Drinking Surveillance; Statewide Mobilization To Run From March 10 Through March 17 Interview With Atoria… Read More

Governor Hochul Details State Response to Long Island Brush Fires

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 9, 2025
Governor Hochul Issues Burn Ban for Long Island, New York City, and Parts of the Hudson Valley; Read Proclamation Here State of Emergency Declared To Prioritize Deployment of Ground and Air… Read More

Governor Hochul Directs New York State Landmarks to be Lit Purple in Celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 8, 2025
Fifteen State Landmarks To Be Lit Purple on March 8 To Mark International Women’s Day and in Recognition of Women’s History Month Governor Continues Leading the Fight for Women’s… Read More

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul: March 8, 2025

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 8, 2025
“Minutes ago, I spoke with County Executive Ed Romaine about the brush fire in the Pine Barrens and informed him that the State of New York is here to provide any resources and support he… Read More

Audio and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on News 12 to Update New Yorkers on Long Island Brush Fires

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 8, 2025
Governor Hochul: “Our main focus has been really the immediate fire suppression and resource development: getting in the fighting personnel, the equipment, the National Guard is there…… Read More

Audio and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CNN to Update New Yorkers on Long Island Brush Fires

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 8, 2025
Governor Hochul: “We are concerned about Washington — what’s happening even today with the cuts to the fire academy… We've always been able to count on the federal government… Read More

Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency and Provides Update on State’s Response to Long Island Brush Fires

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 8, 2025
State of Emergency Declared To Prioritize Deployment of Ground and Air Support for Immediate Fire Suppression Four New York National Guard Helicopters Providing Water Drops and Air Support; State… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $50 Million Effort to Fight Poverty in Upstate New York

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 7, 2025
FY 2025 Budget Included $50 Million Investment for Child Poverty Reduction Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse Have Some Of The Highest Poverty Rates in New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Mar 7th,… Read More

During SOMOS Reception, Governor Hochul Announces Over $1.5 Million Investment in the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute at Lehman College

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 7, 2025
Funding Will Support the Institute’s Mission To Serve as a Vital Hub for Mexican and Mexican American Communities in New York City Governor Hochul Also Announced $250,000 To Establish the… Read More

Safer Subways: One Year After Deploying Additional Law Enforcement and Safety Measures, Governor Hochul Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Keep Riders and Transit Workers Safe on Subways

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 6, 2025
Major Transit Crimes Down 29% and Arrests Up 71% Year to Date Major Transit Crimes Down 28% Compared to Same Period in 2019 Continued Investments by Governor, NYPD and MTA Aim to Further Reduce… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $90 Million Available on Local Roadways as Part of Comprehensive “Safe System” Approach on Highways Across New York

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 6, 2025
Funding Available to Local Governments for Projects That Help Prevent Vehicles Straying From Lanes; Additional $90 Million To Help NYSDOT Reduce Lane Departures on State Highways “Safe… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of 108-Unit Affordable Development in Westchester

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
March 6, 2025
‘62 Main’ in Village of Tarrytown Transforms Former YMCA Into Affordable, Fully-Electric, Transit-Oriented Development Geared Toward Seniors Governor Kathy Hochul on Mar 6th, announced… Read More