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Governor Hochul Announces GE Vernova’s $41 Million Schenectady Expansion, Creating 50 High-Tech Jobs

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest at least $41 million in its Schenectady Center of Excellence to expand generator operations, creating 50 new high-tech jobs in New York’s Capital Region. Supported by up to $1 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes facility renovations, new equipment,…

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Over 16,500 Adults Apply for New York’s Free Community College Program

Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than 16,500 New Yorkers aged 25–55 have already applied for the new CUNY and SUNY Reconnect program, which offers free tuition, books, fees, and supplies for adults pursuing careers in high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, engineering, and green energy. Starting in Fall 2025, the program aims to help…

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New York State Governor Boosts Teacher Training with $14.4 Million in Grants – Why ?

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $14.4 million in funding to support teacher training programs at SUNY, CUNY, and private colleges across New York. This investment, part of the Education Workforce Initiative, aims to address teacher shortages by expanding opportunities for aspiring educators. The funds are split between two programs: the Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program, which helps…

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Governor Hochul Boosts New York Health Care with $300 Million

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced nearly $300 million in funding to improve health care across New York State. This money, part of the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV, will support over 50 projects to make inpatient, primary, behavioral health, and long-term care services more accessible. The focus is on helping underserved communities, modernizing…

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August 7, 2025 Albany, NY Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Hochul Condemns $87M Cut to NY Safety Programs

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging Congress and the White House to reverse a recent decision by the Trump administration to cut $87 million from New York’s counterterrorism and public safety programs. This reduction, announced shortly after a tragic mass shooting in New York City on July 29, 2025, could weaken law enforcement’s ability to protect…

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Trump’s Tariffs Aim to Shield U.S. Jobs, Stir Debate with New York Governor Hochul

ALBANY, N.Y.—New York Governor Kathy Hochul decried President Trump’s tariffs as a “reckless trade war” on August 7, 2025, as new data revealed the policy’s steep toll on consumers. The tariffs, effective today, are projected to raise prices on everyday goods, costing New York households an estimated $4,200 annually in additional federal taxes. With prices…

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