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New York State Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Winter Storm and Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Major Weather Event Beginning Tuesday Afternoon
New York Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on the winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow in some locations north of New York City and continued to impact several areas with hazardous travel conditions. The highest accumulations of snow have been seen so far in the Mid-Hudson Region with some…
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New York. Governor Hochul Unveils First Proposal of 2024 State of the State: The Consumer Protection & Affordability Agenda
First Expansion of New York’s Consumer Protection Law in More Than 40 Years and Measures to Ensure Fairness in “Buy Now Pay Later” Services First Major Increase to Paid Medical and Disability Leave Benefits Since 1989; Tie Benefits to Statewide Average Weekly Wage Nation-Leading Plan to Eliminate Insurance Co-Pays for Insulin, Saving New Yorkers $14…
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Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers of Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase
Beginning January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and $15-Per Hour in the Rest of the State Part of Historic, Multi-Year Plan to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2027 Then Index it to Inflation Minimum Wage for Home Care Aides Will Also…
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New York. Governor Hochul Announces New, Streamlined Application for Individuals Seeking Help From the State With Crime-related Expenses
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of a new, streamlined application for individuals seeking help from the state with crime-related expenses. The New York State Office of Victim Services has revamped its application to eliminate questions, simplify language and reduce its length to help ensure a more user-friendly process. OVS provides a critical financial safety net…
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New York Governor Hochul is a Guest on Sirius XM’s POTUS Politics December 29 2023
Governor Hochul: “One year ago, I was sworn in as the very first woman Governor of the State of New York in our long history…But I did say, I came to this position and ran for office not to make history, but to make a difference. And we really put a laser focus on the…
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New York. Governor Hochul Grants Clemency to Sixteen Individuals
Following Implementation of Procedural Reforms, Governor Hochul Has Granted Clemency to 36 Individuals in 2023, More Than Any Year in Her Term to Date New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency to 16 individuals, including 12 pardons and four commutations. This action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to…
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New York Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Nation-Leading Actions to Address Opioid and Overdose Epidemic
Under Governor Hochul’s Leadership New York has Distributed Opioid Settlement Funds To Impacted Communities Faster Than Any Other State $6 Million Investment Supporting Mobile Medication Units in High-Needs Areas $20 Million Investment Supporting Development & Training for Addiction Services Specialists Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted New York State as a national leader in combatting the devastating…
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New York Governor Hochul Announces $8 Million Awarded to New York State Under Inflation Reduction Act to Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Wells
Funds Bolster New York’s Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions and Protect Ground and Surface Waters Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy awarded New York State $8 million from the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. The funds, included in the Inflation Reduction Act, bolster New York’s…
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New York. Five Months After Announcing Bold Executive Action on Housing, Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Progress Toward Increasing Housing Supply Across New York
Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on progress achieved through the Executive Actions she announced five months ago today to address New York’s housing crisis and increase the housing supply. Governor Hochul also announced more than $430 million in bonds and subsidies to help expand the housing supply, creating more than 1,500 homes across…
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NY Governor Hochul Announces New York’s First National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funded Fast Charging Station Now Operating in the Hudson Valley
City of Kingston Site Hosts Four High-speed Chargers Built Under NY’s first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funded Project; New York Expected to Receive $175 Million in Funding over the Five-Year Program Roll-out of Federal-supported Sites to Help State Further Climate Act Goals to Reduce Carbon Emissions 85 Percent by 2050 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Progress Building A More Inclusive, Prosperous “New” New York After One Year
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced progress in building a more inclusive, prosperous “New” New York, one year after releasing the “Making New York Work for Everyone” action plan last December. Since convening the “New” New York panel of civic leaders and industry experts to help shape New…
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New York. Governor Hochul Unveils New Initiative to Tackle New York’s Housing Crisis by Renovating and Repairing Single Room Occupancy Units Across New York
NY State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that up to $50 million has been made available to help preserve up to 500 Single Room Occupancy apartments across New York State. SRO units are typically rented as one room that also contains a sink and stove with access to a shared bathroom in the public corridor…
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New York Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks on Minimum Wage Increase and Clean Slate Act at Christian Cultural Center
Governor Hochul: “We are lifting the minimum wage, starting January 1. And if you’re a minimum wage worker, you check your paycheck and you make sure it went up. And … for the first time – over time, we’re going to be indexing it to inflation. What does that mean? Because you can earn more…
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New York Governor Cathy Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety
Legislation S.6238A/A.5791A Defines the Term “Mass Shooting” to Ensure Communities Have the Resources They Need to Recover in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.6238A/A.5791A to clearly define the term “mass shooting” to assist emergency response measures and ensure communities have access to the emergency funding and resources needed in…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Initial $95 Million In Emergency Rental Assistance For NYCHA Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul: Yes, indeed, my friends. How are you? Welcome, welcome. Lots of excitement in this room. We’re here for one reason. NYCHA residents and families matter. That’s why we’re here. Stand up and give yourselves a round applause. We’re here because you matter. Thank you. NYCHA families. I love you guys. All right. Let’s…
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New York State Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Public Health and Combat Opioid Addiction
S.2099C/A.5200B Enacts Matthew’s Law Which Will Allow Drug Testing Supplies to be Distributed by Health Care Professionals or Pharmacists to All Governor Hochul signed legislation that continues aggressive efforts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic. Matthew’s Law, or S.2099C/A.5200B, expands the public’s access to fentanyl testing supplies, a resource that protects public health by…
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New York State Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation for New Yorkers and Designated the former Soviet Women’s Solidarity Day as March 8th – a holiday in New York
Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation for New Yorkers Legislation S.1522/A.1296 Replaces the Phrases ‘Feminine Hygiene Products’ and ‘Sanitary Napkins’ with Gender Non-Specific ‘Menstrual Products’ Legislation S.5913A/A.113A Requires Menstrual Products to be Provided to Students for Free in Private Middle and High School Student Restrooms. Legislation S.1792/A.4349 Designates March 8th Each Year as…
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Protect New York Tenants
Legislation S.7456/A.7273 Requires the New York City Housing Authority to Give Residents Timely Notice When Water is Not Safe for Drinking or Cooking Legislation S.2294A/A.2134A Requires Multifamily Property Owners to Provide an Emergency Contact List of Residents to Emergency Services Personnel Upon Request Legislation S.358B/A.2258B Prohibits the Installation of Certain Security Devices Used to Control…
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NYC Mayor Adams, NY Governor Hochul Release Details for First-of-its-Kind Job and Education Hub for Growing Health Sector – Video
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and The City University of New York (CUNY) today unveiled the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay Master Plan for this first-of-its-kind life sciences career and education hub that will anchor the industry in New York. Arriving just…
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NYC Mayor Adams, NY Governor Hochul, NYCHA Welcome Proposals In Induction Stove Challenge For Public Housing Apartments
New Step in Effort to Update Approximately 100 NYCHA Apartments With Modern, Electric Stoves by Piloting Use of Existing 120-Volt Outlets NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt today took a critical step forward in helping to deliver sustainable…