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New York Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
Parking Lot Canopy with Solar Panels and Accompanying Battery Storage System Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Approximately 6,000 Metric Tons Annually. The 12-Megawatt Solar Project will Reduce Airport Energy Use at Peak Hours and Support the Port Authority’s 2050 Net Zero Goal Across the Agency. In Addition to Supplying Power to JFK, Nearby Low-Income…
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NY State Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition, Plant 25 Million Trees and Safeguard Clean Water as Part of FY 2025 Enacted Budget
RAPID Act to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition by Streamlining Transmission Infrastructure Buildout. $150 Million for NY SWIMS to Build Swimming Pools and Help New Yorkers Learn to Swim. $47 Million to Help Reach Goal of Planting 25 Million Trees by 2033. $500 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure, $400 Million Environmental Protection Fund. $40 Million…
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NY State Governor Hochul Announces Major Investments to Fight Crime and Keep New Yorkers Safe in the FY25 Enacted Budget
Increases Penalties for Assaulting Retail Workers and Provides $40.2 Million for Retail Theft Enforcement. Expands Offenses Eligible for Prosecution as Hate Crimes. Allocates $389 Million of Targeted Investments in Communities to Curb Gun Violence Invests $40 Million To Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Strengthen Prosecutions. $7.1 Million to Reduce Recidivism and Improve Supervision of…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Significant Investments in New York’s Agricultural Industry as Part of FY 2025 Budget
Extending the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages for an additional five years, Governor Hochul’s administration continues its support for restaurants and bars. With a commitment of $55 million, New York State aims to advance its position as a leader in the dairy industry, while $50 million is allocated to Nourish NY, aiding families in accessing…
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New York Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff for Fallen Syracuse Law Enforcement Officers
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 Police Officer Michael Jensen, who were killed in the line of duty last Sunday evening. “Our law enforcement…
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New York. Mayor Adams Joins Governor Hochul to Make Cannabis-Budget Related Announcement
Governor Kathy Hochul: Good morning. This is a great day. We’ve waited far too long for this reckoning with all the illegal shops and your day has come. First of all, I want to acknowledge people you’ll be hearing from momentarily, but Mayor Eric Adams, representing all the frustrated local elected leaders across our state, but more…
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New York Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2024 Maple Weekends in New York State
Encourages New Yorkers to Support Local Producers by Visiting Local Sugarhouses, Boosting the Industry and Local Agri-Tourism. New York Ranks Second in the Nation in Maple Production; Has the Largest Resource of Tappable Maple Trees in the U.S. and 2,000 Maple Sugar Makers Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring March 16-17 and March…
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NY State Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers About Expanded Move Over Law to Include All Stopped Vehicles on Highways
Drivers Must Slow Down or Move Over to Avoid a Crash with Any Disabled or Stopped Vehicle Move Over Law Protects Drivers, Pedestrians, Highway Workers, and Emergency Responders Governor Kathy Hochul today reminded drivers that New York’s Move Over Law will soon be expanded to include all vehicles which will improve highway safety for everyone.…
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New York State Governor Hochul Awards $260 Million in Funding to Build and Preserve More Than 1,800 Homes Across New York
Funding Will Support Nearly 30 Projects Statewide to Protect and Expand the Affordable Housing Supply, Provide Supportive Services, and Assist Local Development Initiatives Builds on Governor Hochul’s Agenda to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing the Housing Supply Governor Kathy Hochul today announced over $260 million has been awarded through tax credits and subsidies…
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New York State Governor Hochul Initiates Assessment of the Office of Cannabis Management and Taps Commissioner Jeanette Moy to Lead Effort
Governor’s Plan Will Assess the Office of Cannabis Management’s Organization, Identify Opportunities for Improvement, and Begin the Implementation of a Long-Term Strategic Plan Commissioner Moy and a Team of State Government Leaders Will Embed in OCM for a Minimum 30-Day Period Commissioner Moy Will Have Access to Resources from OGS and Other State Agencies While…
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New York. Governor Hochul Announces 15 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places
Nominations Represent Varied Histories Highlighting Stories Across New York State During Women’s History Month, Several Nominations Highlight Women’s Contributions to New York State Sites Include the Home of a Children’s Book Illustrator in Canandaigua, Industrial Buildings in Troy, and a Pioneering Women’s Residential Club for Artists in New York City Governor Kathy Hochul today announced…
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New York Mayor Adams. Governor Hochul Announce Launch of Largest Intraagency, City-State Task Force to Remove Dangerous Ghost Cars From City Streets
First Joint Enforcement Operation Yesterday Resulted in 73 Cars Seized NYPD, Other Law Enforcement Agencies Seized Record Number of Ghost Cars in 2023 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, and Metropolitan Transportation…
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Governor Hochul Awards More Than $45 Million in Fast NY Grants to Transform Seven Commercial Sites Statewide and Attract High-Tech Manufacturing Businesses to New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $45 million has been awarded to improve seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program. First announced in February 2022, FAST NY is designed to prepare and develop sites across the state to jumpstart New York’s shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to large employers…
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Governor Hochul Continues New York’s Leadership on Artificial Intelligence with Nation-Leading Actions to Protect Against Deceptive Uses of AI. Why not Against Books, Cars and Computers ?
Governor Proposes Legislation to Allow Individuals to Seek Judicial Relief for the Dissemination of False Digitally Altered Material Legislation Would Also Update Penal Law to Account for Unauthorized Uses of Artificial Intelligence Also Proposes Legislation to Require Disclosures on Digitized Political Communications Published or Distributed Within 60 Days of an Election Complements Governor’s Bold Empire…
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New York Governor Hochul Makes a Housing Announcement
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative poised to reshape the housing landscape of the Gowanus section of Brooklyn. In a significant move, 18 new housing developments are set to advance under the Gowanus Neighborhood Mixed Income Housing Development Program, heralding the creation of over 5,300 units of housing. Among these, more…
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New York Governor Hochul Expands Access to Internship Experiences for 3,000 SUNY Students
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in annual state funding to provide 3,000 SUNY students with internships and other experiential learning opportunities before graduation. The funding was secured through the historic $163 million increase in direct operating aid to SUNY’s State-operated campuses for FY 2024.…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces $30 Million Awarded for Supportive Housing
Awards Fund Services for Veterans, Individuals with Serious Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorder, Domestic Violence Survivors, and Older Adults With Disabilities Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative Complements Governor Hochul’s Landmark $1 Billion Plan to Strengthen New York’s Mental Health Care System Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $30 million in supportive housing funding to serve older…
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New York State Governor Hochul Awards $100 Million to 50 School Districts to Support Efforts to Combat Pandemic Learning Loss and Expand Access to Mental Health Care
Governor Kathy Hochul today awarded $100 million for 50 school districts and BOCES to address pandemic learning loss and provide students with mental health support. The funding will expand student access to evidence-based interventions to combat learning loss and also help staff and students identify and respond to mental health concerns. Today’s announcement builds on…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.5 Million Awarded to Protect 2,100 Acres of New York Farmland
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $5.5 million is being awarded to not-for-profit conservation organizations to protect a total of 2,119 acres of valuable farmland on seven New York State farms through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants (FPIG) program. This is the second group of conservation easements funded through Round 19 of the…
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NYC Mayor Adams’ Statement Following New York Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State Address: “Governor Hochul and I have been true partners throughout our time in office, and in her State of the State Address today, she laid out a clear vision…