Governor Hochul Kicks Off First Public Workshop

Governor Hochul Launches $400 Million Championing Albany’s Potential Initiative

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…

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Governor Hochul's $20 Million Clean Water Grants Initiative 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 ($3 million for 59 communities), aims to modernize water systems, enhance resilience against extreme weather, and protect public health. Highlighted projects include stormwater resilience in New York City’s Green-Wood Cemetery, streetscape improvements in Lockport, and water system upgrades in Malone, all designed to improve water quality and support sustainable community development.

New York. Governor Hochul’s $20 Million Clean Water Grants Initiative

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…

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New York State Bolsters Public Safety with Discovery Law Reforms. $135 million to aid prosecutors and defenders in complying with discovery requirements.

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…

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Governor Hochul Announces Release of Planning and Linkages Study

New York Governor Launches $40 Million Plan to Revamp Albany’s I-787 Corridor

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $40 million initiative to advance the environmental review and planning for reimagining Interstate 787, a nine-mile corridor along the Hudson River in New York’s Capital Region. The release of the Reimagine I-787 Planning and Linkages Study marks the start of a federal environmental review process aimed at addressing safety, connectivity,…

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New York. Governor Hochul Announces

New York. Governor Hochul Announces $600,000 ADA Accessibility Investment at Albany Black Chamber of Commerce

Summary: On August 6, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $600,000 investment to fund comprehensive ADA accessibility upgrades at the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). Administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), the funding will support vital improvements including an elevator, widened doorways, ramps, and enhanced restrooms to ensure…

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NYC Council Advances Mayor Adams’ Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan

New York City’s push to address its housing crisis gained momentum as the City Council’s Land Use and Zoning Committees unanimously approved Mayor Eric Adams’ Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, paving the way for a full Council vote. The plan aims to transform the vibrant Midtown South neighborhood by introducing thousands of new homes, leveraging its…

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