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Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Stands With Texas Legislators to Combat Trump-Backed Redistricting Power Grab

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 4, 2025
Governor Hochul: “I have newsflash for Republicans in Texas. This is no longer the Wild West. We're not going to tolerate our democracy being stolen in a modern day stagecoach heist by a bunch… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $46 Million Investment by Garonit Pharmaceutical to Establish Major Manufacturing Facility in the Mid-Hudson Region

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 4, 2025
Orange County Facility Will Be World’s Largest Producer of Chlorhexidine, a Disinfectant and Antiseptic Vital for Infection Control $3.8 Million in State Support Will Help Drive Growth in… Read More

Governor Hochul Issues Update on Statewide Air Quality to Keep New Yorkers Safe

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 4, 2025
Visible Smoke Statewide, New Yorkers Encouraged to Take Precautions and be “Air Quality Aware” Air Quality Tracked by DEC Meteorologists Using Data from More Than 50 Sites Across New… Read More

During National Health Center Week, Governor Hochul Joins Western New York Leaders to Sound the Alarm on Washington Republicans' Devastating Cuts to Health Care

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 4, 2025
31,388 Will Lose Health Care Coverage in NY-24 Congressional District; 33 Percent Average Monthly Insurance Cost Increase for Certain Couples ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Negative Impact on NY-24… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins Western New York Leaders to Sound the Alarm on Washington Republicans' Devastating Cuts to Health Care

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 4, 2025
Governor Hochul: “For the last six months, Donald Trump and his co-conspirators have been waging an all-out war on the working class... Medicaid cuts are going to be devastating. 1.5 million… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $43 Million in Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Funding for Harlem River Greenway and Climate Resiliency

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 4, 2025
Project Will Bring New Open Space and Waterfront Access to Upper Manhattan Communities Design Will Improve Resiliency, Help Mitigate Impacts of Extreme Weather and Protect Shoreline Against… Read More

Audio and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on ABC 7's 'Up Close With Bill Ritter'

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 3, 2025
Governor Hochul: “Why do we even allow these weapons of mass destruction to be sold anywhere in America? Other countries have completely banned them. Why can't Congress? And the President step… Read More

Audio and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on MSNBC's 'All In With Chris Hayes'

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 2, 2025
Governor Hochul: “We are fighting fire with fire. If they're going to rig the system, I refuse to sit on the sidelines and let our democracy further erode any more than it already has under the… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Interborough Express Advancing from Planning to Active Phase

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 1, 2025
Interborough Express Project To Begin This Summer With Focus on Light Rail System Design Direct Connections Between Brooklyn and Queens Will Reduce Travel Times Up To 30 Minutes in Either… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Interborough Express Advancing from Planning to Active Phase

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 1, 2025
Governor Hochul: “We're turning these old tracks into something remarkable. A clean, fast, 14-mile light rail line – a connection between Brooklyn and Queens like never before…… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces First Empire AI Supercomputer Projects from the University at Albany

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 1, 2025
Research to Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases Including ALS, Muscular Dystrophy and Spinocerebellar Ataxias as Part of SUNY-Led Research at Empire AI Computing Center Projects Stem From UAlbany… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Refundable Farm Employer Overtime Tax Credit Application Period Now Open

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 1, 2025
Eligible Farmers May Now Apply for Reimbursement for Overtime Paid Since January 1, 2025 Important Adjustments to the Program Allow for Greater Farmer Participation Farm Employer Overtime… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces 291 Acres Added to Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
August 1, 2025
Provides Increased Recreational Opportunities and Protection of Natural Resources Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the addition of 291 acres to Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $21 Million is Now Available to Support Zero-Emission Mobility Transportation Solutions

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 31, 2025
Community-Led Demonstration Projects to Focus on Micro Mobility, Ridesharing and On-Demand Transportation Options Affordable Solutions Connect Residents to Services, Jobs, and Transit, Including… Read More

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul Updating New Yorkers on Air Quality in Western New York

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 31, 2025
“This morning, visible smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting into New York, causing a spike in fine particles and leading to unhealthy air quality in parts of Western New York. Sensitive… Read More