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Making Broadband More Affordable: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $13.1 Million in New Broadband Awards to Secure Long-Term, Low-Cost Access for Thousands of New Yorkers in Public and Affordable Housing

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 19, 2024
First Awards Under the Affordable Housing Connectivity Program Will Secure New $10/Month Broadband Service for Over 14,000 Low-Income Households in Buffalo, New York City and Rochester Part of… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Hochul's Op-Ed in The Post-Standard: Why I'm Putting Money Back in Your Pocket

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 19, 2024
On December 19, 2024, The Post-Standard 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

Bon Appetit! Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Cracking Down on the 'Black Market' for Restaurant Reservations

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 19, 2024
Legislation S.9365A/A.10215A Prohibits Third-Party Restaurant Reservation Services From Arranging Unauthorized Reservations Traducción al español Governor Kathy Hochul today… Read More

Advancing Housing Opportunities: Governor Hochul Announces Deal to Create Nearly 1,400 New Homes with 404 Permanently Affordable Units on Manhattan's Far West Side

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 19, 2024
HDSN To Be the First Housing Development in New York City To Exceed 12 Floor Area Ratio in Over 60 Years $1.35 Billion Mixed-Use Project To Be Developed by Minority-Owned Business Partnership… Read More

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

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 19, 2024
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul walked with shoppers at Queens Center in Elmhurst to discuss her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State’s affordability agenda - New York… Read More

Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 19, 2024
"Since mid-November, New York has been carefully monitoring reports of drone activity and we have been communicating closely with our federal partners. I've spoken with Secretary Mayorkas multiple… 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

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

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