Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $20 million in new state funding for victim assistance programs to offset expected reductions in federal Victims of Crime Act funding to New York State. Secured by the Governor and included in the FY 2025 Enacted …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York State and is encouraging New Yorkers to take steps to prepare themselves and their households for severe weather. The Governor reminded New Yorkers that one of the …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York is one of 60 applicants selected to receive funding by the United States Environmental Protection Agency through the $7 billion federal Solar for All grant competition for solar projects benefitting low-income …
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation recognizing Earth Day 2024 to kick-off Earth Week in New York State. The proclamation highlights the Governor’s environmental agenda and New York’s historic investments and actions to bolster community …
To celebrate Earth Day, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the dedication of John Boyd Thacher State Park in Albany County as a National Natural Landmark and announced $3.9 million in improvements to bolster the park’s environmental stewardship and …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the historic investments included in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget which was passed by the Legislature this weekend. The $237 billion budget makes record investments in the people of New York without raising income taxes. …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced actions to accelerate the clean energy transition, plant 25 million trees and invest $500 million to safeguard clean water in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget. “New York is building a clean economy and protecting our …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced her plan to transform New York’s economy and workforce as part of the FY 2025 Budget. The Budget includes a $500 million capital investment to jumpstart a $10 billion partnership for next-generation chips research; a $ …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a historic agreement with the Legislature to establish Empire AI, a first-of-its-kind consortium to secure New York’s place at the forefront of artificial intelligence research, as part of the FY 2025 Budget. The …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant investments to support New York’s health care system as a part of the FY25 Executive Budget, including record investments in Medicaid and new policies that protect pregnant moms, diabetics and low-income …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced key mental health investments for New Yorkers as part of the FY 2025 Budget. Building on the investments from her $1 billion multi-year plan to strengthen the state’s continuum of mental health care, the FY 2025 Budget …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced major investments and initiatives to increase access to higher education in the FY 2025 Budget. The Budget takes key steps to expand access to financial aid and invest in State University of New York and City …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a historic agreement as part of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget to address New York’s housing crisis by increasing the housing supply, promoting affordability, strengthening protections for New York renters and homeowners, …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced historic P-12 education investments in the FY 2025 Budget, including nearly $36 billion in total School Aid for the 2024-2025 school year – the highest level of school funding in state history. The Governor also signed …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced major investments to fight crime and keep New Yorkers safe that were included in the FY25 Enacted Budget. This includes funding to crack down on organized retail theft, combat the rising tide of hate crimes, make …
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new investments in transit, infrastructure and roadway safety as part of the FY 2025 Budget. The Budget includes significant support for transit entities and local highway departments statewide, dedicated funding to …
“In my State of the State, I promised New Yorkers we’d fight to build more housing, improve education and protect public safety — and that’s exactly what our budget is going to do. “This budget agreement represents the most significant improvement in …
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to half-staff for fallen Syracuse law enforcement officers. Flags will be lowered from sunrise Saturday, April 20 to sunset Monday, April 22 for Onondaga Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Syracuse …
Padlocking Illicit Storefronts The FY25 Budget delivers on Governor Hochul’s committed to give broad padlocking authority to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). OCM will be authorized to padlock businesses immediately following an inspection if they …
Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled new initiatives to shut down illicit cannabis operations and protect the legal marketplace as part of the FY25 Enacted Budget. The plan provides the Office of Cannabis Management and local municipalities with new …
