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Governor Hochul, Governor Murphy and Port Authority Propose Reduced Fare Program for Passengers with Disabilities on PATH Commuter Rail

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Proposed 50 Percent Fare Reduction for Passengers With Disabilities To Match Current Program for Seniors Pending Approval, Reduced Fare Program To Be Activated in Summer 2025 as Rollout of TAPP… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Ratification of Three-Year Labor Agreements With Two Units of Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers Representing Approximately 4,000 Employees

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Agreement With Troopers Unit Covers More Than 3,100 Troopers Agreement With Commissioned Officer/Non-Commissioned Officer Unit Covers More Than 830 Officers Agreements Include Yearly Salary… Read More

Putting Commuters First, Keeping Costs Down: Governor Hochul Unveils Plans for Future of Transit and Traffic in New York City, Including a 40 Percent Reduction in Congestion Pricing Tolls

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Toll Reduction to $9 for Cars Will Save Drivers Up To $1,500 Annually Commuters Will See New and Improved Subway Service, Second Avenue Subway Extension, Investments in LIRR and Metro North, and… Read More

What They Are Saying: Elected and Community Leaders Support Governor Hochul’s Plan to Fund Transit and Put Commuters First

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 14, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov 14th, announced that the pause on congestion pricing will be lifted in New York City by early January. The implementation of the congestion pricing program is a testament… Read More

Governor Hochul to Amtrak: Restore Canceled Empire Service Used by More Than 2 Million Passengers

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 13, 2024
Copy of Letter Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov 13th, sent a letter to senior executives at Amtrak urging them to restore the canceled Empire Service, which serves 2 million… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Boost in Student Enrollment at State University of New York for Second Consecutive Year

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 13, 2024
Following Governor Hochul’s Efforts To Expand Access to Higher Education, SUNY Bucks National Trends and Reports Back-to-Back Increases in Enrollment for First Time in 15 Years More Students… Read More

Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Gillibrand Award Over $140 Million for ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grants to Bring Affordable High-Speed Broadband to More Than 60,000 Homes and Businesses

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 13, 2024
Funding To Support Over 1,200 Miles of New Public Broadband Infrastructure ConnectALL Launches Interactive Beta Dashboard To Track Broadband Expansion Progress Across Upstate New York… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Holiday Toy, Coat and School Supply Drive to Benefit New Yorkers in Need

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 13, 2024
Statewide Drive Begins November 18 Shipped Packages Accepted at the Empire State Plaza Toy Drive Information Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov 13th, announced New York's annual statewide… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat With Secretary Hillary Clinton

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 13, 2024
Governor Hochul: “We created the joint Security Operations Task Force to make sure that we are coordinating with other municipalities and states as well and looking for federal assistance. So,… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces New York State Exceeds 30% Minority and Women-Owned Business Utilization Goal for Fourth Straight Year

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 12, 2024
Current Nation-Leading 32.21% Utilization Rate Represents Nearly $3 Billion in Public Contracts Awarded to MWBEs Official NYS MWBE Certified Decal Unveiled at 14th Annual Forum Themed… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces New York State Exceeds 30% Minority and Women-Owned Business Utilization Goal for Fourth Straight Year

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 12, 2024
Governor Hochul: “These are stories that tell what's possible when people just get that open door, that entry opportunity that wasn't there before this program, but we still have to do… Read More

Governor Hochul, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Paul Tonko Announce Home Heating and Energy Efficiency Assistance to Help New Yorkers Lower Heating Costs This Winter

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 12, 2024
Eligible New Yorkers Can Receive up to $1,000 in Heating Assistance as They Prepare for Upcoming Colder Temperatures Related State Programs Provide Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Services To… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Paul Tonko Announce Home Heating and Energy Efficiency Assistance to Help New Yorkers Lower Heating Costs This Winter

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 12, 2024
Governor Hochul: “It is a first come, first served program. Qualifying households can receive up to $1,000 in benefits to help pay for their heating bills this winter… I want to make… Read More

Governor Hochul Provides Update on Wildfires Impacting New York State

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 12, 2024
Governor Announces Statewide Burn Ban In Effect Until November 30 Due to Increased Fire Risk Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park Fire Has Increased in Size to 5,000 Acres Spreading Across New York… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Provides Update on Wildfires Impacting New York State

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
November 12, 2024
Governor Hochul: “It's absolutely critical that New Yorkers avoid any outdoor burning at this time. We have announced — we're announcing on Nov 12th, a statewide burn ban because the… Read More