Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA have opened a first-of-its-kind Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility near the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Sunset Park, a state-of-the-art yard that receives new subway cars by truck, rail, or barge and connects directly to NYC Transit tracks so trains can be tested and put into service faster. Completed…
Governor Kathy Hochul … celebrated the grand opening of Studio Museum in Harlem’s new home. Created expressly for the needs of the museum and its communities, the $160 million, seven-floor, 82,000 square-foot building takes its inspiration from the brownstone, churches and bustling sidewalks of Harlem. The project is supported by a combined $10.9 million state…
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new conceptual agreement to extend the Roosevelt Island Master Lease and a separate agreement to begin a joint planning effort oriented around future development on the island, marking an important step toward ensuring the Island’s long-term stability and future growth. This initial…
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).The Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit rules for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants are in effect as of November 2025. Due to federal law changes, New York State’s waiver of work requirements for certain able-bodied adults without dependent children (ABAWD) will end as of November 2025. As a…
“I’m proud that New York’s work to build a cleaner, more resilient future is being recognized on a global stage by such an esteemed publication as Time Magazine,” Governor Hochul said. “Our approach is rooted in partnership and practicality: supporting innovation, protecting communities, and ensuring New York’s future is both sustainable and affordable.” Building a Climate-Resilient FutureGovernor…
Governor Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers impacted by Washington Republicans’ devastating cuts to health care, food assistance and other critical programs. With nearly three million New Yorkers at risk of losing the food assistance they receive from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting November 1 due to the GOP’s federal government shutdown, the…