3 days ago · Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Safety and Security at New York State’s Correctional Facilities and Surrounding Communities

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Oct 9, 2024 · Alongside former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, New York government officials and other gun safety advocates, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that gun violence in New York State has declined 47 percent since she took office in 2021.

Governor Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State Address on January 14 in Albany. It includes more than 200 initiatives that will put money back in people’s pockets, keep New Yorkers safe, and ensure the future of New York is a place where all families can thrive. Read about these policy initiatives in the 2025 State of the State Book.

Dec 9, 2024 · As her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, which would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025.

Dec 26, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today signed landmark legislation to bolster New York’s efforts to protect and restore the environment by requiring large fossil fuel companies to pay for critical projects that protect New Yorkers.

Nov 7, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a series of pay increases for about 2,100 New York State employees working in professional traineeships across 46 state agencies to help attract and retain talent.

6 days ago · Executive Order 47 declares a disaster emergency and orders the New York National Guard into active service effective through March 21, 2025.

Jul 30, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State is delivering approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program.

Dec 14, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety of …