Governor Kathy Hochul has released the draft 2050 New York State Transportation Master Plan, a long-term roadmap focused on “community-centered transportation” across the state. Developed by NYSDOT and partner agencies, the plan outlines strategic goals to modernize New York’s multimodal infrastructure, factoring in climate resilience, evolving travel patterns, and emerging technologies. It aims to support…
Say goodbye to scrolling and snapping in class — New York is pulling the plug on smartphones in public schools. On the last day of the school year, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the state will go fully “distraction-free” this fall, banning personal devices from the first bell to the last. Schools must lock in their…
Governor Kathy Hochul, along with 22 other U.S. governors, issued a joint letter to Congressional leaders opposing a GOP-backed proposal that would shift up to 25% of the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the federal government to the states. The governors warned that the plan would strain state budgets, potentially forcing…
On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a major milestone in Micron’s historic $100 billion investment in Central New York with the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), a nearly 20,000-page report marking one of the most comprehensive project reviews in New York State history. The DEIS outlines Micron’s commitment to environmental stewardship…
On June 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the public from Albany to affirm that ensuring the safety of New Yorkers remains her highest priority. In response to President Trump’s announcement and evolving global developments, Governor Hochul has engaged closely with senior public safety officials, including the State Police, homeland security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity experts….
On June 10, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of 24 individuals to key judicial roles throughout New York State, including 17 to the Court of Claims, 5 as Acting Supreme Court Justices, and 2 as Family Court Judges. The appointees come from diverse legal backgrounds, including public service, academia, and private practice, and…
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