On April 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul shared exciting news for Earth Day: New York approved three new solar projects! They are called Foothills Solar (40 MW in Fulton County), Rock District Solar (20 MW in Schoharie County), and York Run Solar (90 MW in Chautauqua County). Together, they will make 150 MW of clean…
Governor Hochul just dropped a $5 million challenge to innovators: fix New York’s wireless dead zones. The state is officially accepting bold ideas through its ConnectALL initiative — looking for tech-savvy, scalable solutions to bring reliable cell service to every corner of the state, from subway platforms to mountain towns. Grants range from $1 to…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned Friday of the significant impact federal budget reductions will have on the state’s health and human services programs, with over $360 million in funding cuts. The Department of Health faces a $300 million shortfall, threatening disease surveillance and public health initiatives. Addiction treatment programs lose $40 million, putting recovery…
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has taken full ownership of the 20 MW Somers Solar project in Washington County, marking its first renewable energy acquisition under expanded authority granted in 2023. The large-scale solar initiative, part of NYPA’s plan to drive 3 GW of renewable energy…
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has introduced a $160 million initiative to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus service. The proposal includes dedicated bus lanes on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, priority traffic signals, increased service frequency, and a…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the commencement of a $19.4 million infrastructure project to rehabilitate two bridges on Interstate 87 in Rockland County. Originally constructed in the 1950s, the bridges will undergo deck and joint replacements to enhance safety and longevity. The initiative is part of a broader $477.3 million investment in Thruway improvements scheduled for…