Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new power supply contract between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Alcoa, a leading aluminum producer and one of the North Country’s largest employers. The contract includes a commitment of $30 million in capital investments and supports 500 jobs at Alcoa’s Massena Plant for the next 10 years. …
Governor Hochul allocated $10 million in grant funding to support the reduction of domestic terrorism and targeted violence, leading to the establishment of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans in every county in New York State, following a tragic mass shooting in Buffalo. These funds enable multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment and Management teams, comprising law enforcement, mental health…
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…
August 21, 2023 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement on Floyd Bennett Field: “For months, Governor Hochul and I have been urging the federal government to allow us to use Floyd Bennett Field to help house some of the more than 100,000 asylum seekers who have sought our…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development announced sweeping reforms to the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program on July 30, 2025, aimed at expanding affordable housing options for older adults and promoting intergenerational communities. The changes, part of the “City of Yes for Families” initiative introduced in…
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan led a roundtable discussion with 20 presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to strengthen national security partnerships. The discussion centered on increasing HBCU students’ opportunities in national security careers and tackling the specific security issues these institutions encounter, such as domestic violent extremism. Sullivan emphasized the Biden-Harris Administration’s…