On August 24, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that swimming has resumed at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches as hazardous surf from Hurricane Erin subsides. Visitors should expect possible localized restrictions based on changing surf and rip-current conditions and are urged to follow posted advisories and lifeguard direction. State Parks lifeguards…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $52.6 million in broadband infrastructure awards through the state’s ConnectALL initiative to expand affordable, high-speed internet access to more than 24,000 households, businesses, and community institutions across 28 counties. The investment will build 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs, with a strong focus on connecting affordable…
Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $11 million in funding for five clean hydrogen research and development projects that aim to lower costs, advance storage and distribution technologies, and expand zero-emission transportation in New York. The initiatives include large-scale hydrogen storage studies, deployment of the first hydrogen-fueled generator at National Grid’s Northport Power Plant, development…
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,…
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…
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…