Governor Kathy Hochul advises New Yorkers to take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent West Nile virus and other diseases ahead of Labor Day. With 20 reported human cases of West Nile virus in the state, including 10 in NYC, Hochul emphasizes wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent. Health officials warn that mosquito activity…
Governor Hochul’s Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has shut down over 1,000 illegal cannabis shops across New York, helping to protect communities and support licensed retailers. The task force has seized nearly 7,500 pounds of illegal cannabis valued at $28.9 million, which has contributed to a significant increase in legal cannabis sales—more than doubling compared…
Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed three judges to the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. These appointees are distinguished by their extensive legal experience and diverse backgrounds, reflecting the Governor’s dedication to a judiciary that represents New York’s diverse population. The newly appointed judges bring decades of expertise and a deep…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $12.5 million investment to create the Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture in northern Manhattan, spearheaded by the Dominican Studies Institute at City College of New York. The new center will include a museum, theater, children’s library, and an oral history project, all focused on celebrating and preserving…
Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul announced that the long-awaited floating +Pool will be located at Pier 35 near Manhattan’s Lower East Side. A three-month water filtration demonstration project will begin this August to gather data and ensure the safety of the innovative pool concept. The full-scale +Pool is targeted to open for testing in the…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State has officially started issuing approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program. The first round of checks was mailed today and will begin to appear in recipients’ mailboxes this week. Checks will continue to be mailed…
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