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NY State Governor Hochul to Amtrak: Restore Canceled Empire Service Used by More Than 2 Million Passengers

Governor Kathy Hochul today sent a letter to senior executives at Amtrak urging them to restore the canceled Empire Service, which serves 2 million passengers in New York State per year. The Governor emphasized her support for the maintenance work, but urged Amtrak to reconsider the cuts and explore a series of viable alternatives to ease the…

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NY Governor Announces Statewide Burn Ban In Effect Until November 30 Due to Increased Fire Risk. Video

Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. Aerial investigation shows the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire, which is in both New York and New Jersey,…

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NY Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at United Bodegas of America Gala. Video

How New York’s Governor Dedicated Her Speech to Criticizing President Trump — But Received “No Big Applause” A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Muchas gracias. Buenas noches. Radhames, you have been a great friend and a champion of the United Bodegas of America in a way that is so incredible. Let’s…

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New York Achieves 6-Gigawatt Solar Goal Early, Leading the Nation’s Clean Energy Transition

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 17, 2024, that New York State has reached 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar capacity a year ahead of schedule, meeting a key Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal. This milestone delivers clean energy to over one million homes and businesses, backed by $9.2 billion in private investment…

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New York City Mayor Adams and NY State Governor Hochul Announce New Tax Incentives to Build 71,000 Affordable Housing Units in NYC

On October 16, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the success of the extended 421-a tax incentive program, which aims to construct tens of thousands of affordable housing units in the city. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has received Letters of Intent for…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 1 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicare Savings Program, Saving $7,400 Annually

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in the state’s Medicare Savings Program (MSP), providing eligible older adults with an average annual savings of $7,400 on healthcare costs. With the Medicare open enrollment period starting on October 15, the Governor urged more New Yorkers to explore the program’s benefits….

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