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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Advancing New York’s Leading Social Media Laws

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act to combat addictive social media feeds and protect children online, with Attorney General James leading the rulemaking process. These efforts are advancing a national dialogue on youth mental health and social media, prompting…

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State’s Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport

NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority began construction of New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project: a solar carport canopy at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Once operational, the solar carport project will generate electricity to help…

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NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Grants Clemency to Sixteen Individuals

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 improving themselves and their communities. This is the third time Governor Hochul has granted clemency this year as she continues to fulfill her commitment to review and…

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New York Governor Kathy 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 effects of…

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces $8 Million Awarded to New York State Under Inflation Reduction Act to Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Wells

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 ongoing efforts to help reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, as well…

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Governor Hochul Announces $22 Million is Now Available to Strengthen and Modernize New York’s Electric Grid

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $22 million is now available for projects that strengthen and modernize New York’s electric grid. Funded by a U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience Formula Grant, the State’s new competitive grid modernization program supports projects that help to ensure the reliability of infrastructure and expand access to clean energy for…

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