Governor Kathy Hochul has officially recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in New York, underscoring the state’s leadership in reducing suicide rates and expanding crisis support. To honor lives impacted by suicide and raise awareness, 16 landmarks across the state will be illuminated in purple and teal. New York, which had the second-lowest suicide rate…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $7.5 million in funding to establish four Youth Safe Spaces across New York State, offering free, voluntary, peer-led programs for young people ages 12 to 24. These community-based centers will provide safe and inclusive environments where teens and young adults can access mental health resources, build peer connections, and reduce…
As the new school year begins, Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding parents to review New York’s new Distraction-Free Schools policy, which enforces bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in all K-12 public schools, charter schools, and BOCES. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, students will be prohibited from using smartphones and internet-enabled personal devices during the entire school…
At the West Indian Day Carnival Association Breakfast on September 1, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul struck a balance between festivity and resolve. While praising the state’s Caribbean community and its cultural contributions, she underscored concerns over federal policies she said fuel “fear and anxiety.” Hochul pledged to deepen trade ties with Caribbean nations,…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 17 landmarks across New York State will shine in red, white, and blue on the evening of September 1 to honor Labor Day and the hardworking men and women who power the state. Iconic sites such as One World Trade Center, Niagara Falls, Grand Central Terminal, and the Governor Mario…
SEO-Friendly Summary:Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the formation of a new biotechnology-focused Emerging Technology Advisory Board, led by Pfizer’s Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Andrew Baum and The Michael J. Fox Foundation CEO Debi Brooks. The board brings together top leaders from biotech, philanthropy, and academia to bolster New York’s position as a national leader…