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09/01/2025
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Governor Hochul Marks Six-Month Milestone of NYC Congestion Pricing Success: Traffic Down, Transit and Business Up

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the strong early results of New York City’s congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic by 11% in Manhattan’s core, improved travel speeds regionwide, and boosted transit ridership to post-pandemic highs. Since its January 5 launch, the initiative has generated substantial economic gains—retail, hospitality, and commercial leasing are all rising—while unlocking…

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New York . Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation for Independence Day

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State Landmarks to be Illuminated Red, White and Blue WHEREAS, every year, Americans commemorate the events that took place 249 years ago when on July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of our nation’s independence from Great Britain, and on July 4, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies ratified The Declaration…

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New York. Hochul Doles Out $36M for Local Projects — With More on the Way!

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Gov. Kathy Hochul just cut a $36 million check for 48 shovel-ready projects across New York, aiming to boost housing, tourism, and small-town charm. From new sewer lines in Schenectady to upgraded sidewalks in Lyons, the County Infrastructure Grant Program is fueling everything from housing booms to historic park makeovers. And the governor’s not done…

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Governor Hochul Launches Tuition-Free Community College Program to Strengthen New York’s Skilled Workforce

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Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new statewide initiative offering tuition-free community college for adult learners aged 25–55 pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Funded through the FY26 enacted state budget, the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect programs aim to increase economic mobility and build a future-ready workforce. With…

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Lactalis to Invest $75M in New York Facilities, Retaining 800+ Jobs and Expanding Dairy Output. Trump Effect ?

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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,…

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TGovernor Hochul Unveils Landmark Progress on Micron’s $100 Billion Megafab with Release of Environmental Impact Report

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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…

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