Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA have opened a first-of-its-kind Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility near the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Sunset Park, a state-of-the-art yard that receives new subway cars by truck, rail, or barge and connects directly to NYC Transit tracks so trains can be tested and put into service faster. Completed…
On “All In” with Chris Hayes on MS NOW, Governor Kathy Hochul described the President’s meeting with Zohran Mamdani as constructive and reassuring, saying it showed the city is in capable hands with a leader focused on public safety, affordability, and quality of life, making federal intervention like sending the National Guard unnecessary given declining…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued a fiery joint statement condemning the Trump administration’s reported decision to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute its functions to other federal agencies, warning that the move poses “catastrophic consequences” for public education nationwide and would directly jeopardize millions of…
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said, “Households that rely on HEAP, most of whom include someone who is an older adult, young child or an individual with a disability, have already had to wait too long for this vital assistance as colder days and nights become more common….
Governor Kathy Hochul … celebrated the grand opening of Studio Museum in Harlem’s new home. Created expressly for the needs of the museum and its communities, the $160 million, seven-floor, 82,000 square-foot building takes its inspiration from the brownstone, churches and bustling sidewalks of Harlem. The project is supported by a combined $10.9 million state…
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new conceptual agreement to extend the Roosevelt Island Master Lease and a separate agreement to begin a joint planning effort oriented around future development on the island, marking an important step toward ensuring the Island’s long-term stability and future growth. This initial…