Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that global dairy giant Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to modernize its cheese manufacturing facilities in Walton and Buffalo, New York—retaining over 800 jobs and creating more than 50 new positions. The expansion, supported by Empire State Development tax credits, aims to boost production efficiency, enhance sustainability,…
On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a major milestone in Micron’s historic $100 billion investment in Central New York with the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), a nearly 20,000-page report marking one of the most comprehensive project reviews in New York State history. The DEIS outlines Micron’s commitment to environmental stewardship…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major statewide affordability and resilience initiative aimed at mitigating the growing public health risks of extreme heat. Central to the plan is the Essential Plan Cooling Program, which will provide free air conditioners to eligible residents, alongside expanded access to cooling centers and support for heat-resilient infrastructure across schools,…
A recent immigration arrest in New York City is making headlines — and drawing crowds of protesters. But the real story might not be about injustice. It might be about how the U.S. is finally enforcing its laws again. Who Is Dylan? Dylan is a 20-year-old Venezuelan national who entered the United States in April…
On April 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul shared exciting news for Earth Day: New York approved three new solar projects! They are called Foothills Solar (40 MW in Fulton County), Rock District Solar (20 MW in Schoharie County), and York Run Solar (90 MW in Chautauqua County). Together, they will make 150 MW of clean…
Governor Kathy Hochul marked Earth Day on April 22, 2025, by unleashing $60 million in Environmental Bond Act cash for Green Resiliency Grants, aimed at fortifying New York’s flood-prone towns with beefy stormwater systems and tough infrastructure. Part of the hefty $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, the funds…
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