On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders, pressing for a comprehensive federal strategy to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, following concerning sightings in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Highlighting the inadequacy of current federal drone detection capabilities and…
On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the grand opening of the CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, marking a milestone for U.S. semiconductor innovation. As one of three NSTC flagship R&D facilities nationwide, the EUV Accelerator, operational since July 1, features North America’s only publicly-owned High…
On July 7, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an unprecedented $379.5 million investment over three years to bolster victim assistance programs across New York State, marking the largest funding allocation ever managed by the State Office of Victim Services (OVS). Supported by $100 million in state funds from the FY26 Enacted Budget to counter federal…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the strong early results of New York City’s congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic by 11% in Manhattan’s core, improved travel speeds regionwide, and boosted transit ridership to post-pandemic highs. Since its January 5 launch, the initiative has generated substantial economic gains—retail, hospitality, and commercial leasing are all rising—while unlocking…
State Landmarks to be Illuminated Red, White and Blue WHEREAS, every year, Americans commemorate the events that took place 249 years when on July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of our nation’s independence from Great Britain, and on July 4, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies ratified The Declaration of…
Gov. Kathy Hochul just cut a $36 million check for 48 shovel-ready projects across New York, aiming to boost housing, tourism, and small-town charm. From new sewer lines in Schenectady to upgraded sidewalks in Lyons, the County Infrastructure Grant Program is fueling everything from housing booms to historic park makeovers. And the governor’s not done…
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