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Hochul Announces $300M for Health IT, Cybersecurity, and Telehealth Upgrades in New York Hospitals

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $300 million in new New York State funding to support 22 hospital projects through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV and V, focused on modernizing health information technology and strengthening cybersecurity protections for patient data. The awards will help expand electronic medical records capabilities, harden hospital systems…

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New York Busts $2.2 Million Organized Retail Theft Ring: 13 Charged in 780-Count Indictment Targeting Home Depot Across 9 States

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Governor Kathy Hochul and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the indictment of 13 individuals in a massive 780-count case for allegedly stealing more than $2.2 million in merchandise from 128 Home Depot stores across New York and eight other states between August 2024 and September 2025. The Queens-based theft crew, working with “fences” who…

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Governor Hochul Authorizes Up to 65% Property Tax Exemption for New York Senior Homeowners

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Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation S5175A/A3698A authorizing New York localities to provide enhanced real property tax exemptions of up to 65 percent for eligible senior homeowners, up from the previous 50 percent cap that had not been raised in decades. The new law allows municipalities to grant these exemptions to seniors who meet locally…

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Governor Kathy Hochul Talks Classroom Cell Phone Ban, Kids’ Mental Health and NY Costs on Fox 5

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On Fox 5’s “Good Day New York,” Governor Kathy Hochul said New York’s classroom cell phone ban is already helping kids focus more and talk to each other instead of staring at screens. She said phones and social media are making many teens anxious and depressed, and that the state is taking steps to protect…

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Governor Hochul Announces Second Round of $50 Million New York County Infrastructure Grant Program to Boost Housing, Placemaking and Tourism

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Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a second round of New York’s County Infrastructure Grant Program, providing an additional $50 million for small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects that support housing growth, placemaking, and tourism, with applications accepted through April 1, 2026. Administered by Empire State Development, the program requires counties to submit a Letter of…

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Governor Hochul Urges Safe Thanksgiving Travel as Lake Effect Snow and High Winds Impact New York

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Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to travel safely during the busy Thanksgiving holiday as a significant lake effect snow event is forecast to bring 8–24 inches of snow to parts of Western and Central New York and the North Country, along with strong winds and dangerous driving conditions. State agencies including the Division…

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