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Affording the American Dream: Governor Hochul Proposes New Initiatives to Make Homeownership More Affordable and Accessible

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 9, 2025
Proposal Would Put Potential Homeowners First, Making Sure Wall Street Doesn't Take Over Main Street $100 Million Investment To Spur Starter Home Construction and Assist First-Time Homebuyers With… Read More

Governor Hochul Details Statewide Response to Severe Weather and Other Naturally Occurring Events in 2024

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 9, 2025
Four Major Disaster Declarations Secured From President Biden Snowstorms, Flooding, Tornadoes, Extreme Heat, Hurricanes, Wildfires, Drought and an Earthquake Played Prominent Roles in 2024… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Available to Support Expanded Use of Zero-Emission Transit Vehicles

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 8, 2025
Funding Available to Non-MTA Transit Providers To Advance Transition to Zero-Emission Fleets Applications Accepted Through April 4, 2025; Learn More and Apply for Funding… Read More

Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Congressional Negotiations Over the State and Local Tax Deduction

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 8, 2025
“The New York Republican delegation owes middle class New Yorkers a full repeal of the SALT cap. This cap has cost New Yorkers as much as $12 billion every year since it took effect in 2018,… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $2 Million to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts for Veterans and Uniformed Personnel

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 8, 2025
CARES UP Initiative Provides $60,000 to Veterans’ Organizations; First-Responder and Corrections Agencies to Implement Trauma and Mental Wellness Training Governor’s FY 2025 Budget… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces New CDPAP Partnership With Independent Living Centers as Part of Plan to Strengthen Home Care Services for New Yorkers

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 7, 2025
11 Independent Living Centers (ILCs) Are Among More Than 30 Community-Based Partners To Support PPL in New Statewide CDPAP Partnership ILCs Bring Decades of Experience as Leading CDPAP Advocates,… Read More

Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Proposes $110 Million Child Care Construction Fund to Build and Renovate Child Care Facilities

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 7, 2025
Child Care Construction Grants Will Build New Facilities And Repair Existing Sites To Address Child Care Deserts Governor Proposes Creating “Substitute Pool” Of Trusted, Vetted… Read More

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Proposes $110 Million Child Care Construction Fund to Build and Renovate Child Care Facilities

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 7, 2025
Governor Hochul: “We're going to continue the Coalition on Child Care Task Force and move toward, ultimately, universal child care. We need to get there… because it's a lot cheaper to… Read More

Money In Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Proposes Sweeping Expansion of the Child Tax Credit to Deliver Up to $1,000 Per Child

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 6, 2025
Proposal Would Support More Than 2.75 Million Kids Across New York State; Benefit Will Reach Families Earning Up To $200,000 or More Triples the Child Tax Credit for Children Under Four Years Old;… Read More

Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Proposes Sweeping Expansion of the Child Tax Credit to Deliver Up to $1,000 Per Child

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 6, 2025
Governor Hochul: “When we invest in our youngest New Yorkers, we’re investing in their future and our future as a state. I want to support families, especially in those earliest years… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $101.8 Million Available for Rail and Port Infrastructure Projects Statewide

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 6, 2025
Funding Supports Reliability and Resiliency Enhancements to Major Trade Corridors Applications Accepted through April 7, 2025 Learn More and Apply for Funding on The Department of… Read More

Governor Hochul Launches Application Period for Record-Level $379.5 Million for Programs Supporting Victims and Survivors of Crime

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 6, 2025
Applications Sought From Community-Based Organizations, Government Agencies, Hospitals and Other Entities To Provide Essential Assistance Over a Three-Year Period Governor Hochul Secured $100… Read More

B-Roll and Photos: Governor Hochul Commutes on Metro-North to New York City and Highlights State of the State Proposal to Improve Hudson Valley Rail Service

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 6, 2025
On January 6, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul commuted on Metro-North from Hastings-on-Hudson to New York City and highlighted her State of the State proposal to improve rail service for Hudson Valley… Read More

Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions as Extreme Cold Expected to Impact State This Week

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 6, 2025
Dangerously Cold Overnight Temperatures Across the State Through Thursday North Country “Feels-Like” Temperatures Likely To Be -30 to -20º Mohawk Valley, Capital Region,… Read More

Governor Hochul Proposes Major Investment in Hudson Valley Rail Service as Part of 2025 State of the State

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
January 5, 2025
Plan Would Cut Potential Travel Times by up to 15 Minutes Each Way for Certain Trips and Improve Reliability, Quality and Speed of Metro-North Railroad and Amtrak-NYSDOT Empire… Read More