On August 24, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that swimming has resumed at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches as hazardous surf from Hurricane Erin subsides. Visitors should expect possible localized restrictions based on changing surf and rip-current conditions and are urged to follow posted advisories and lifeguard direction. State Parks lifeguards…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $52.6 million in broadband infrastructure awards through the state’s ConnectALL initiative to expand affordable, high-speed internet access to more than 24,000 households, businesses, and community institutions across 28 counties. The investment will build 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs, with a strong focus on connecting affordable…
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest at least $41 million in its Schenectady Center of Excellence to expand generator operations, creating 50 new high-tech jobs in New York’s Capital Region. Supported by up to $1 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes facility renovations, new equipment,…
Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by business and union leaders, announced the successful payoff of New York State’s nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt as part of the FY26 Budget, restoring the fund’s solvency, raising unemployment benefits, and reducing costs for employers. The move increases the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed New Yorkers…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of first-of-their-kind AI-focused bachelor’s degrees and minors at the University at Buffalo (UB) starting fall 2025, funded by a $5 million State investment through SUNY’s new Department of AI and Society. These programs will integrate artificial intelligence with diverse disciplines such as communication, economics, geography, linguistics, philosophy, and…
Governor Kathy Hochul chaired the New York State Financial Control Board’s 50th anniversary meeting, emphasizing New York City’s robust financial stability. She highlighted the city’s balanced budget, absence of operating deficits, and disciplined fiscal management, noting that none of the five statutory triggers for a control period have been met. Hochul praised collaborative efforts with…