On July 8, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $7 million investment to advance the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into New York State’s electric grid, comprising $3 million in grants awarded through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Vehicle Grid Integration Program and $4 million in new funding for EV…
On July 7, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an unprecedented $379.5 million investment over three years to bolster victim assistance programs across New York State, marking the largest funding allocation ever managed by the State Office of Victim Services (OVS). Supported by $100 million in state funds from the FY26 Enacted Budget to counter federal…
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…
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…
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…
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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