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Governor Hochul Provides Update on Substantial Completion of $18.4 Million Pavement Improvement Project on New York State Thruway in Rockland County

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 23, 2024
Included Repairs and Resurfacing on More Than 30 Lane Miles of Interstate 87, Photos Available Here Safety Improvements Included Bridge Joint Work, New Guide Rail and Reflective Line… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Hochul's Op-Ed in the Long Island Business News: Easing the Affordability Crisis for Long Island Families

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 20, 2024
On December 19, 2024, the Long Island Business 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… Read More

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces $20 Million to Prevent Violence, Uplift 10 Communities and Improve Public Safety Across New York State

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 20, 2024
Investment Expands Project RISE to Three New Locations - Hempstead, Troy and Utica - and Continues Support for the Initiative’s Second Year in Albany, Buffalo, Mount Vernon, Newburgh,… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $1.9 Million Grant to Support State's First-of-its-Kind Residential Treatment Center and Middle School For Girls at Risk of Self-Harm

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 20, 2024
EverGreen Meadow Academy To Provide Critical Care and Education for Girls Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $1.9 million grant to EverGreen Meadow Academy to build a residential treatment… Read More

Governor Hochul Grants Clemency to 22 Individuals

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 20, 2024
Continues To Fulfill Commitment To Grant Clemency on a Rolling Basis Builds on Governor’s Efforts To Reform Clemency Process, Including Convening an Advisory Panel of Impartial Experts,… Read More

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Requiring State Demographic Data Recognize Middle Eastern and North African Ancestry

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
December 20, 2024
New Law Will Help State Study Demographic Trends In Middle Eastern and North African Communities Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to require separate collection categories for White,… Read More

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