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During Hurricane Preparedness Week, Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to Sign Up for 'Triple Three Triple One' Emergency and Weather Alert Text System

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 8, 2025
New Yorkers Can Text Their County of Residence to 333111 to Receive Real Time Emergency and Weather Alert Texts Directly to Their Phones In NYC, Text The Name of Your Borough $15 Million in… Read More

Building More Housing: Governor Hochul Secures New Proposals to Make Homeownership More Affordable Statewide

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 8, 2025
FY26 Budget Will Provide Over $500 Million in New State Capital for Housing To Uplift Communities, Investing $100 Million for Pro Housing Communities, $50 Million for Mixed Income Development,… Read More

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Secures New Proposals to Make Homeownership More Affordable Statewide

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 8, 2025
Governor Hochul: "Having a stable home, no matter how big or so small, but to call your own means everything to families … Tackling the housing crisis remains a key central priority of my… Read More

What They Are Saying: District Attorneys, Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates, Religious Leaders and Business Groups Applaud Essential Changes to New York’s Discovery Laws

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 8, 2025
Following the FY26 State Budget agreement, District Attorneys, domestic violence survivor advocates, religious leaders and business groups are voicing their support for essential changes to New… Read More

Governor Hochul Celebrates New York Future Farmers of America's 100th Anniversary and Announces Construction of New FFA Building at State Fair

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 8, 2025
During 100th Annual Convention, New York State Honors FFA’s History and Growth, Including 100 New Charters Signed Since 2016 Groundbreaking Ceremony for New FFA Building Highlights… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates New York Future Farmers of America's 100th Anniversary and Announces Construction of New FFA Building at State Fair

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 8, 2025
Governor Hochul: “This is to commemorate an extraordinary 100 years of service to the New York FFA. I'm so proud of this organization, the many chapters, and advancing the future of New York's… Read More

Governor Hochul Directs State Agencies to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding Through This Weekend

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 8, 2025
Moderate to Heavy Rain Event Through Saturday Could Cause Isolated Flash Flooding Across Most of the State Two to Three Inches of Rain Expected Across Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, Mid-Hudson and… Read More

During Public Service Recognition Week, Governor Hochul Highlights Commitment to Support Public Workforce

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 7, 2025
Governor Issues Proclamation Declaring Public Service Recognition Week From May 4-10, 2025 State Landmarks To Be Lit Dark Blue on May 7 in Appreciation of Employees in Public… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $4.5 Million Awarded to Fund Services for Children and Youth Living with Mental Illness

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 7, 2025
State Funding to Establish 10 Youth Assertive Community Treatment Teams to Provide Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Funding Awards Announced During Children’s Mental… Read More

Fighting Recidivism: Governor Hochul Announces Reforms in FY26 State Budget to Improve the Discovery Process and Crack Down on Crime

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 7, 2025
Essential Changes to New York’s Discovery Laws Will Support Survivors, Hold Perpetrators Accountable and Safeguard Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial $135 Million in State Budget for… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Fighting Recidivism: Governor Hochul Announces Reforms in FY26 State Budget to Improve the Discovery Process and Crack Down on Crime

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 7, 2025
Governor Hochul: “Many times victims of domestic violence who felt like people just ignored them, that their voices didn't matter at all, that they just were meaningless… I knew we could… Read More

Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul Announces New York to Become Largest State in the Nation With Statewide, Bell-to-Bell Restrictions on Smartphones in Schools

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 6, 2025
Governor Delivers on Promise To Restrict Smartphone Use in K-12 Schools Throughout Entire School Day; Requires Schools To Give Parents a Way To Contact Students During School Day When… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 53 Affordable and Supportive Homes in Rochester

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 6, 2025
Federal Street Scattered Site Redevelopment Features Energy-Efficient Homes in City’s Beechwood Neighborhood Governor Kathy ?Hochul ?today announced the completion of 53 new homes throughout… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul Announces New York to Become Largest State in the Nation with Statewide, Bell-to-Bell Restrictions on Smartphones in Schools

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 6, 2025
Governor Hochul: “Our kids needed us to be bold. Our teachers needed us to be decisive. And that's exactly what we did. And we stood firm for this. We'll have no cellphones in a child's hand… Read More

By the Numbers: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Devastating Impact of Federal Cuts on AmeriCorps Programs Throughout New York

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
May 6, 2025
New York Joins 23 States and Washington D.C. in Suit Against Federal Government $30 Million in Funding Cuts Strips Away More Than 40 Programs Programs Supporting More Than 70,000 New Yorkers… Read More