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08/28/2025
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New York State Governor Announces Historic $50 Million Investment in the New York State Canal System

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Governor Hochul has announced a significant $50 million investment into New York State’s Canal system, aimed at ensuring its safety, operability, and contribution to tourism and economic activity, particularly in preparation for the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial in 2025. This funding will support critical infrastructure projects along the waterway, including the rehabilitation of century-old water-impounding structures,…

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NYC Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, Chancellor Matos-Rodriguez Announce Expansion Of FutureReadyNYC And CUNY Tech Equity Initiative, Partnership With Google To Create Equitable Pipelines Into Tech Sector

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks, and The City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodriguez today announced a historic expansion of technology-career pipelines for New York City students, including through major commitments from tech giant Google. DOE and CUNY will…

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President Joe Biden Announces an Additional $9 Billion in Student Debt Relief for 125,000 Americans

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President Biden has long believed that college should be a ticket to the middle class, not a burden that weighs on families. That’s why from day one, his Administration has taken unprecedented steps to fix the broken student loan system, make college more affordable, and bring the promise of higher education in reach for more…

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New York. Governor Hochul Visits Marcy Correctional Facility Demanding Answers Following Death of Robert Brooks and Announces Immediate Corrective Actions

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Governor Kathy Hochul today visited Marcy Correctional Facility demanding answers from the facility’s interim leadership following the horrific killing of Robert Brooks. Governor Hochul also met with a number of incarcerated individuals at Marcy who serve as liaisons for the larger incarcerated population and heard from them directly about their experiences. Governor Hochul announced immediate…

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Governor Hochul ORDERS Live Bird Markets to Shut Down After Bird Flu Hits NYC

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“Safeguarding public health is all about being proactive, and New York State is continuing our coordinated effort to monitor for the Avian Influenza,” Governor Hochul said. “My top priority will always be to keep New Yorkers safe, and I have directed our state agencies to use all available resources to ensure we are taking every measure necessary…

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