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New York Governor Hochul Announces Partnership with Ireland’s Guinness Enterprise Centre and Furthr to Boost Innovation and Collaboration

Governor Kathy Hochul has established a partnership between Empire State Development, Ireland’s Guinness Enterprise Centre, and Furthr to promote innovation and collaboration between businesses in New York and Ireland, formalized in a memorandum of understanding signed during her visit to Ireland. This partnership underscores the commitment to fostering a modern, 21st-century economy in both regions…

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Revitalizing Brooklyn’s Waterfront: Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, NYCEDC, and Port Authority Unveil Ambitious Plan to Transform 122-Acre Marine Terminal and Boost Howland Hook’s Future Growth

Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have unveiled plans to revitalize the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, marking a significant step towards transforming it into a modern maritime port and community hub. The agreement includes the transfer of control to the city and Port Authority, aiming to…

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New York State Governor Hochul Directs Operational Overhaul of the Office of Cannabis Management – Concerns and Interpretations

Governor Hochul has directed a comprehensive operational overhaul of the Office of Cannabis Management in New York State, following a 30-day assessment identifying structural limitations hindering the agency’s ability to establish a functional cannabis marketplace. Immediate actions include reforming licensing processes, increasing enforcement against illegal storefronts, and establishing a $5 million grant program to support…

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Navigating Transportation Safety: Mayor Adams’ Key Remarks at Governor Hochul’s Budget Announcement

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Hochul joined forces to announce the implementation of Sammy’s Law, aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries. The law empowers the city to lower speed limits, enhancing pedestrian safety. This significant milestone was achieved through the relentless advocacy of Families for Safe Streets and bipartisan support from state lawmakers….

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Governor Hochul of New York State Commemorates the Back to Basics Initiative Aimed at Enhancing Reading Proficiency across the State.

As a component of the FY 2025 Enacted Budget, the Governor endorsed legislation mandating the implementation of evidence-based reading instruction in classrooms to enhance reading proficiency. This initiative is part of Governor Hochul’s substantial budget allocations towards education, totaling nearly $36 billion in school aid, including $24.9 billion in Foundation Aid. Additionally, the budget allocates…

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Governor Hochul of New York State Unveils Significant Investments in Crime Prevention and Public Safety in the FY25 Enacted Budget

Enhances penalties for assaulting retail workers and earmarks $40.2 million for retail theft enforcement. Broadens the range of offenses eligible for prosecution as hate crimes. Allocates $389 million in targeted investments to communities to combat gun violence. Invests $40 million to bolster support for survivors of domestic violence and enhance prosecution efforts. Allocates $7.1 million…

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