On July 7, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an unprecedented $379.5 million investment over three years to bolster victim assistance programs across New York State, marking the largest funding allocation ever managed by the State Office of Victim Services (OVS). Supported by $100 million in state funds from the FY26 Enacted Budget to counter federal…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that global dairy giant Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to modernize its cheese manufacturing facilities in Walton and Buffalo, New York—retaining over 800 jobs and creating more than 50 new positions. The expansion, supported by Empire State Development tax credits, aims to boost production efficiency, enhance sustainability,…
On June 12, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the removal of over 100,000 illegal vehicles, including 62,300 unregistered motorized scooters, bikes, and ATVs, and 38,000 untraceable “ghost cars,” from city streets since 2022, significantly improving public safety and urban livability. This milestone, achieved through coordinated efforts by the NYPD and DSNY, has…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major statewide affordability and resilience initiative aimed at mitigating the growing public health risks of extreme heat. Central to the plan is the Essential Plan Cooling Program, which will provide free air conditioners to eligible residents, alongside expanded access to cooling centers and support for heat-resilient infrastructure across schools,…
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…