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…
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…
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…
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…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly $80 million in state funding has been awarded to help seven transit providers expand their use of zero-emission vehicles under the state’s Zero-Emission Transit Transition Program (ZETT). The program supports the Governor’s nation-leading agenda to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve New York’s energy goals. “New York’s push to…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the return of Israeli hostages after two years of suffering, offering prayers for their healing and honoring victims including Omer Neutra and Itay Chen. Reflecting on her post–October 7 visit to Israel and meetings with grieving families—some from New York—Hochul thanked the U.S. administration for helping secure the releases….