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Governor Hochul Named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List

New York. Governor Hochul Named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 Most Influential Leaders Driving Business Climate Action

“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…

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New York. Governor Kathy Hochul Highlights Statewide Progress in Strengthening Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence and Better Protecting Survivors and Families

New York. Governor Kathy Hochul Highlights Statewide Progress in Strengthening Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence and Better Protecting Survivors and Families

Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted progress in strengthening the law enforcement response to domestic violence and better protecting survivors and families through significant improvements to training for police recruits and current law enforcement professionals. Beginning January 1, 2026, all recruits must complete a new Domestic Incident Response section of the required Basic Course for Police…

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NY Governor Hochul Creates More Opportunities without College Degrees

NY Governor Hochul Creates More Opportunities to Access State Jobs, Allowing Work Experience as an Alternative for College Degrees

In an effort to open up more employment opportunities to a broader range of New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Department of Civil Service updated qualifications for hundreds of state jobs to allow for consideration of equivalent experience as an alternative for college degrees. This change builds upon Governor Hochul’s commitment to…

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Governor Hochul Announces Winners of Round Eight of Luminate NY OPI Accelerator Competition

Governor Kathy Hochul named San Diego–based Pensievision “Company of the Year” at Luminate NY Finals 2025 in Rochester, awarding a $1 million investment to fuel growth and regional hiring in New York’s optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) hub. Additional follow-on awards went to amPICQ ($500K) and three Distinguished Graduates—Oblate Optics, Pixel Photonics, and SNOChip ($200K…

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New York. Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at JPMorgan Chase Tower Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Governor Hochul: “Do not bet against New York City. Do not bet against our financial services sector because we are strong. We’re as strong as the bronze pillars you see right here that surround us with that sense of strength and endurance, because that’s what this building reflects.” Hochul: “To have this investment at this…

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Governor Hochul Announces Statewide Partners for First Round of Charm Mural Initiative

Led by the New York State Council on the Arts, Program Will Support the Creation of 56 Murals Statewide Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the selection of 11 community partners across the state to create 56 new murals through the Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) program. A new initiative of Governor…

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