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July 1, 2025
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Governor Kathy Hochul Announces New CDPAP Partnership With Independent Living Centers as Part of Plan to Strengthen Home Care Services for New Yorkers

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Governor Hochul today announced that New York State and Public Partnership LLC (PPL) are partnering with 11 Independent Living Centers (ILCs) as part of the State’s plan to strengthen the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) for New York’s home care users. New York’s ILCs are among more than 30 community-based partners who will work…

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New York. Governor Hochul Proposes Sweeping Expansion of the Child Tax Credit to Deliver Up to $1,000 Per Child

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As her second proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed a historic expansion of New York’s child tax credit for more than 2.75 million children. Governor Hochul’s plan would give 1.6 million New York families an annual tax credit of up to $1,000 per child under age four and…

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New York. Mayor Adams Appoints Vijah Ramjattan as Executive Director of NYC Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes

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– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Vijah Ramjattan as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC). As executive director, Ramjattan will oversee the office’s interagency efforts to combat hate crimes using community-based programs and provide support to victims of hate…

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New York. Governor Hochul Unveils Plan to Reform Involuntary Commitment Laws Amid Surge in Subway Violence

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Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul “The recent surge in violent crimes in our public transit system cannot continue — and we need to tackle this crisis head-on. Many of these horrific incidents have involved people with serious untreated mental illness, the result of a failure to get treatment to people who are living on the…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $6.5 Billion in Food Assistance Delivered to Low-Income New Yorkers in 2024

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the State, afford the cost of purchasing healthy…

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Governor Hochul Celebrates New York’s Stronger Than Ever Cannabis Industry Surpassing $1 Billion in Retail Sales

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Governor Kathy Hochul today proudly announced that New York State’s cannabis industry has reached a historic milestone of more than $1 billion in retail sales. This achievement reflects the dedication of entrepreneurs, consumers, and communities who have embraced the legal market and helped to establish New York as a national leader in cannabis equity and…

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