On August 24, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that swimming has resumed at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches as hazardous surf from Hurricane Erin subsides. Visitors should expect possible localized restrictions based on changing surf and rip-current conditions and are urged to follow posted advisories and lifeguard direction. State Parks lifeguards…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that homeowners, renters, and business owners in Madison, Chenango, Cortland, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego counties are now eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans to recover from the severe storms and flooding that struck on June 22. These SBA disaster loans offer up to $500,000 for…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $52.6 million in broadband infrastructure awards through the state’s ConnectALL initiative to expand affordable, high-speed internet access to more than 24,000 households, businesses, and community institutions across 28 counties. The investment will build 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs, with a strong focus on connecting affordable…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $11 million in funding for five clean hydrogen research and development projects that aim to lower costs, advance storage and distribution technologies, and expand zero-emission transportation in New York. The initiatives include large-scale hydrogen storage studies, deployment of the first hydrogen-fueled generator at National Grid’s Northport Power Plant, development…
During her August 10, 2025 appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” Governor Kathy Hochul passionately defended New York’s approach to governing, prioritizing public safety and affordability for residents. Hochul criticized failed policies from Donald Trump and Republican leaders, pointing to rising costs, loss of jobs, and threats to healthcare as key issues troubling New Yorkers. Addressing…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $14.4 million in funding to support teacher training programs at SUNY, CUNY, and private colleges across New York. This investment, part of the Education Workforce Initiative, aims to address teacher shortages by expanding opportunities for aspiring educators. The funds are split between two programs: the Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program, which helps…