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…
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…
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…
Governor Kathy Hochul initiated the $400 million Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative with its first public workshop on August 6, 2025, at the Albany Capital Center, engaging hundreds of Albany residents, businesses, and officials. The CAP initiative, backed by $200 million for strategic downtown revitalization, $150 million for cultural enhancements like the State Museum, $40…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $20 million in clean water grants on August 6, 2025, in Albany, NY, to bolster water infrastructure across New York State during National Water Quality Month. The funding, split between the Green Innovation Grant Program ($17 million for 12 stormwater and water efficiency projects) and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grants…
ALBANY, N.Y.—Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled amendments to New York’s Discovery Laws, effective August 7, aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting crime victims while preserving defendants’ rights. Announced as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget, the reforms allocate $135 million to aid prosecutors and defenders in complying with discovery requirements. The changes address technical dismissals…