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Keeping Kids Safe: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation at Buffalo Bills Training Camp Requiring Public Schools to Have Cardiac Emergency Response Plans

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 24, 2025
S.5539A/A.785A Desha’s Law Will Save Countless Lives By Requiring Implementation of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans Governor Joins Desha’s Family and Officials from the NFL and… Read More

Governor Hochul Highlights Distraction-Free Schools Momentum as Approximately 300 School Districts Across New York Submit Their Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 24, 2025
Public School Districts Statewide Must Publish Their Distraction-Free Policy by August 1 State Launched Website Providing Schools With Policy FAQ, External Informational Toolkit and Other… Read More

B-Roll and Photos: Governor Hochul Attends Buffalo Bills Training Camp

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 24, 2025
Earlier on July 24, Governor Kathy Hochul attended the Buffalo Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher University where she signed legislation S.5539A/A.785A, also known as Desha’s Law, that… Read More

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos and Rush Transcript: Keeping Kids Safe: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation at Buffalo Bills Training Camp Requiring Public Schools to Have Cardiac Emergency Response Plans

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 24, 2025
Governor Hochul: “I'm a mom. It's really hard to think of the loss of any of our children. We know that a cardiac emergency response plan could have saved her life…Now, if a student has… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Hochul's Op-Ed in the Usa Today Network: New York Must and Will Embrace Advanced Nuclear Power to Fuel Our Future

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 24, 2025
On July 24, 2025, the USA Today Network published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul outlining her commitment to securing New York’s clean energy future, including her bold new directive to the… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces LIRR Shatters Post-Pandemic Ridership Record

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 24, 2025
Railroad Bests Previous Post-Pandemic Record by 11,000 as it Closes in on All-Time Modern Record On-Time Performance, Above 96%, Is Highest Since Modern Record Keeping Began in 1979, Excluding… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade in the Town of Westport to Safeguard Lake Champlain and Support Regional Tourism

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
Grants and Interest-Free Financing are Helping the Town Upgrade its Sewer System Without Overburdening Local Ratepayers Governor Hochul today announced the completion of a critical $3.1 million… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million and Signs Legislation to Make it More Affordable to Protect Water Quality from Failing Septic Systems

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
Legislation S8241-A/A8807 Makes It Easier and More Cost-Effective for New Yorkers to Upgrade to Advanced Septic Systems That Significantly Reduce Water Pollution State Septic System Replacement… Read More

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces $36 Million to Law Enforcement Agencies in 28 Communities to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
Continued, Record-Level State Investment has Contributed to a 52 Percent Reduction in Gun Violence in GIVE Communities Since Governor Hochul Took Office State Funding Through the Gun Involved… Read More

Governor Hochul Announces Over $5 Million Digital Equity Grant Opportunity to Expand Internet Use and Skills Statewide

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
New York Continues Momentum of Broadband Access after Trump Administration Slashes All Funding for Digital Equity and Education Programs State Launches New Affordable Internet Outreach Effort… Read More

Governor Hochul, Secretary Rodham Clinton and #HalfTheStory Establish First Teen Tech Council for New York, Providing Authentic Youth Perspectives on Distraction-Free School Initiative

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
New York Leads in Youth-Driven Digital Innovation, Bringing Teens to the Table for First Teen Tech Council Meeting Students and Teachers Can Apply or Nominate a Teen for this First-of-its-Kind… Read More

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $500,000 to Support Jefferson County's Efforts to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
The Watertown Police Department – One of 28 Participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative – Reports Continued Absence of Gun Violence, Declines in… Read More

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.1 Million in Funding for Capital Region Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State's Fight Against Gun Violence

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
Shooting Incidents with Injury in Three Cities Participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative Declined 49 Percent, and a 53 Percent Decrease in Individuals… Read More

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $6.3 Million in Funding for Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
Rochester and Greece – Two of 28 Communities Participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative – Report Fewer People Harmed by Gunfire from January… Read More

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.4 Million in Funding for Hudson Valley Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State's Fight Against Gun Violence

From: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
July 23, 2025
Shooting Incidents with Injury in Seven Municipalities Participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative Declined 15 Percent, and Seven Fewer People Died from Gun… Read More