ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has taken full ownership of the 20 MW Somers Solar project in Washington County, marking its first renewable energy acquisition under expanded authority granted in 2023. The large-scale solar initiative, part of NYPA’s plan to drive 3 GW of renewable energy…
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has introduced a $160 million initiative to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus service. The proposal includes dedicated bus lanes on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, priority traffic signals, increased service frequency, and a…
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is dishing out more than $2.1 million to faith-based and nonprofit organizations across New York to help expand tech access for those who need it most. The grants, awarded to 43 groups through the state’s Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services, aim to break down barriers to crucial digital…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the commencement of a $19.4 million infrastructure project to rehabilitate two bridges on Interstate 87 in Rockland County. Originally constructed in the 1950s, the bridges will undergo deck and joint replacements to enhance safety and longevity. The initiative is part of a broader $477.3 million investment in Thruway improvements scheduled for…
As Measles Cases Spread, NY Governor Hochul Launches New Web Portal to Support Access to Vaccines and Public Health Information Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases in New York State. The Governor joined State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald…
New York State Police and Local Law Enforcement To Increase Road Patrols and Underage Drinking Surveillance; Statewide Mobilization To Run From March 10 Through March 17 Interview With Atoria Elem, Victim of St. Patrick’s Day DWI Crash, Available Here; B-Roll Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced increased New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols…