Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Ned Lamont, and Governor Dan Mckee today sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum demanding the immediate lifting of stop work orders placed Monday on five offshore wind projects under …
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of statewide snowfall set to impact areas across the State beginning Friday and continuing into Saturday morning. Areas across the Southern Tier could see four to six inches, while the …
Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated New York State’s teachers through the selection of 177 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, as well as 27 counselors as part of the first cohort of the Master Counselor Program. Master Teachers …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of New York’s annual statewide donation drive. Donations of non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys, new or gently used coats and new school supplies were collected to assist community-based …
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and The City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez celebrated …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $463 million has been awarded statewide through the State's Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Long Island, the Mohawk Valley, New York City and the Southern Tier were chosen as winners of …
Governor Hochul announced a major step forward in a $95.8 million project to rebuild Lake Sebago Beach at Harriman State Park with the award of a key construction contract to a New York company. The beach has been closed for more than a decade after being …
Governor Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers that State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in an ongoing nationwide enforcement strategy to remove impaired drivers from our roads this holiday season. The “Drive Sober or Get …
“The Trump administration’s announcement yesterday pausing offshore wind leases is its latest egregious attack on clean energy and it lands like a lump of dirty coal for the holiday season for American workers, consumers, and investors. Pausing active …
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine said, “SPARC will be a game-changer for Manhattan’s East Side, connecting innovative research facilities with job opportunities for the next generation of New York scientists and healthcare workers. This project will …
Today, Empire Report published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul responding to President Trump’s suspension of offshore wind projects. Text of the op-ed can be viewed online and is available below: Right in the midst of the holiday season, we learned that …
Earlier tonight, Governor Hochul was a guest on WABC Radio’s “Cats & Cosby.” AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: John Catsimatidis, WABC: Well, Monday, …
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two pieces of landmark legislation to protect New Yorkers from the harmful effects of kratom, a commercially available herbal product sold for recreational use. This comes amid a rise in concerns about the link …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $25 million in capital grants are available to help volunteer fire departments across the State upgrade their facilities and equipment. The Request for Applications through the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of Heatherwood Communities, LLC as the selected developer for a transformative mixed-income residential project on State-owned land on Conklin Street in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County. The more than $ …
Office of Addiction Services and Supports Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham said, “Kratom can cause severe health problems, including in some cases, interactions with other substances that may lead to death. This legislation will protect children from …
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the state’s minimum wage is set to go up again on January 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases. The minimum wage will rise to $17.00 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, while the …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of new entrance and exit ramps along Interstate 81 southbound (future Business Loop 81) at North Clinton Street in the City of Syracuse, providing streamlined access to the city’s historic Northside and the …
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to require AI frameworks for AI frontier models, setting a nation-leading standard for AI transparency and safety. The agreed-upon chapter amendments to the RAISE Act (S6953B/A6453B) requires large AI …
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings be lowered on Saturday, December 20 from sunrise to sunset in honor of Michael Ryan, firefighter and commissioner for the Phoenicia Fire District who died in the line-of-duty on …
