ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has taken full ownership of the 20 MW Somers Solar project in Washington County, marking its first renewable energy acquisition under expanded authority granted in 2023. The large-scale solar initiative, part of NYPA’s plan to drive 3 GW of renewable energy…
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has introduced a $160 million initiative to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus service. The proposal includes dedicated bus lanes on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, priority traffic signals, increased service frequency, and a…
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is dishing out more than $2.1 million to faith-based and nonprofit organizations across New York to help expand tech access for those who need it most. The grants, awarded to 43 groups through the state’s Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services, aim to break down barriers to crucial digital…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, speaking on Mornings with Zerlina on SiriusXM, expressed concern over potential federal funding cuts and trade policies under the Trump administration. While open to collaboration on infrastructure, Hochul vowed to oppose policies affecting Medicaid, education funding, and FEMA assistance, warning of economic instability. She also cited risks from proposed tariffs,…
Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swim lessons across New York City, reaching nearly 18,000 students. The initiative aims to improve water safety, particularly in underserved communities, while saving families over $1.3 million in swim lesson costs. With rising temperatures and the city’s extensive shoreline, officials emphasize swimming as both…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the commencement of a $19.4 million infrastructure project to rehabilitate two bridges on Interstate 87 in Rockland County. Originally constructed in the 1950s, the bridges will undergo deck and joint replacements to enhance safety and longevity. The initiative is part of a broader $477.3 million investment in Thruway improvements scheduled for…
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