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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Advancing New York’s Leading Social Media Laws

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act to combat addictive social media feeds and protect children online, with Attorney General James leading the rulemaking process. These efforts are advancing a national dialogue on youth mental health and social media, prompting…

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New Oyster Reef Project Launches in Jamaica Bay, New York

NY State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new oyster reef project at the eastern end of Jamaica Bay, bordering Nassau and Queens counties.As part of the Billion Oyster Project’s work in the area, 50,000 one-year-old oysters were deployed today to reach the goal of adding approximately 20 million oysters to the reef. The final oyster deployment…

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Governor Hochul Announces $350 Million Empire State Child Credit for Low- and Moderate-Income Families

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State is delivering approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program. More than 1 million families will receive this financial assistance without any need to apply, as each eligible family will receive a direct payment of up…

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New York State Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Continue Protections for Marine Animals and Other Wildlife Populations

Legislation S.9341/A.10072 Protects Sharks From Harmful Fishing Hooks Legislation S.9319/A.10206, S.9318/A.10347, S.9320/A.10348 and S.9340/A.10349 Extends the Authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to Manage Scallops, American Lobster, Striped Bass and Monkfish Legislation S.9317/A.10073 Extends the Authority for Hunting of Deer and Bears Legislation S.9367/A.10074 Extends the Authority To Manage Migratory Game Birds Governor Kathy Hochul…

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NY State Governor Hochul and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Announce 50 Percent Fare Reduction for AirTrain JFK to Encourage Use of Public Transit During Peak Summer Construction Activity at JFK

Summer Travel Forecast To Exceed 18 Million Passengers at JFK, a New Record and 700,000 More Than Last Year, as Construction of New Airport is Fully Underway Starting July 1, AirTrain JFK Single Ride Fare To Be Reduced to $4.25 Through Labor Day as Governor Encourages Airport Access via Subway or LIRR From New York…

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New York Governor Hochul was a guest on CNN’s State of the Union.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s remarks on CNN’s “State of the Union”: Governor Hochul: “As we mentioned the anniversary, he should lean hard into the fact that now, one out of three American women live with an abortion ban. That is directly correlated to Donald Trump’s promise. One of the few promises he kept was to overturn…

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