NY Governor Hochul Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants to Support Veterans Organizations Statewide Third Round of Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program Awards, With $1 Million State Investment To Fund Critical Infrastructure Improvements. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1 million in grants to 16 veterans organizations across New York State through the third round of the Veterans’ Nonprofit…
On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders, pressing for a comprehensive federal strategy to address the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, following concerning sightings in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Highlighting the inadequacy of current federal drone detection capabilities and…
Summary: On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is on track for a historic year, with New York City Transit (NYCT), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North Railroad achieving unprecedented ridership and on-time performance in the first half of 2025. NYC Subway is set for its best…
On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the grand opening of the CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, marking a milestone for U.S. semiconductor innovation. As one of three NSTC flagship R&D facilities nationwide, the EUV Accelerator, operational since July 1, features North America’s only publicly-owned High…
On July 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced proactive measures to evaluate the economic fallout from the Trump Administration’s tariff policies, which have caused cost increases and supply chain disruptions across New York. State agencies, directed by Kathryn Garcia, must compile data by September 30 on tariff impacts affecting consumers, small businesses, farmers, construction, tourism,…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the strong early results of New York City’s congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic by 11% in Manhattan’s core, improved travel speeds regionwide, and boosted transit ridership to post-pandemic highs. Since its January 5 launch, the initiative has generated substantial economic gains—retail, hospitality, and commercial leasing are all rising—while unlocking…