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NY Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 1 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicare Savings Program, Saving $7,400 Annually

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….

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NY Governor Hochul Champions Reparations Study and Equality at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference. Video

Speaking at the 88th NAACP New York State Conference in Erie County, Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices through a newly signed law to study reparations for slavery in New York. She reflected on the state’s overlooked past, where one in five New Yorkers were once enslaved, and celebrated the NAACP’s…

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NY State. Balancing Youth Mental Health, Social Media Regulation, and Constitutional Freedoms in a Market Economy

In an op-ed published in Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul and Common Sense Media CEO James P. Steyer highlight the growing mental health crisis among American teens, driven by social media pressures and a culture that glorifies productivity. They call for stronger legislative action, such as New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, to hold tech companies…

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Governor Hochul Reveals Finalists for 43North Startup Contest: $5 Million in Prizes Await Top Innovators

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the eight finalists for the 10th annual 43North startup competition, which will take place on October 10 in Buffalo, New York. These startups, representing a variety of industries such as AI, fintech, and foodtech, will compete for one of five $1 million prizes. The 43North program, funded by New York…

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NY State Governor Hochul Hosts Second Annual New York State DEIA Workforce Symposium to Strengthen Inclusivity

Governor Kathy Hochul led New York State’s second annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Workforce Symposium, bringing together DEIA practitioners and state leadership to address the current landscape and emerging trends in DEIA. The event featured workshops on leadership support, trauma-informed approaches, and equity expansion, while recognizing individuals and agencies for advancing DEIA efforts….

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New York Deploys 221 State and Local Workers to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 221 New York State and local government employees have been deployed to assist recovery efforts in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia following Hurricane Helene. The teams, comprising National Guard members and personnel from seven state agencies and three municipalities, are providing essential operational support, including the transportation of 89…

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