Governor Kathy Hochul has reaffirmed her commitment to addressing the cost of living in New York with a bold proposal to return $3 billion in surplus sales tax revenue to residents through Inflation Refund checks. This initiative will benefit 620,000 Western New York households and 8.6 million residents statewide, providing $300 to individuals earning less…
“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations. We are grateful to the Biden Administration for their support, but ultimately we need further assistance from Congress. Passing the Counter-UAS…
“I strongly oppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to reduce operating hours at four crossings on New York’s border with Canada. While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border. “My Administration has already taken…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act to combat addictive social media feeds and protect children online, with Attorney General James leading the rulemaking process. These efforts are advancing a national dialogue on youth mental health and social media, prompting…
NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority began construction of New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project: a solar carport canopy at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Once operational, the solar carport project will generate electricity to help…
Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency to 16 individuals, including 12 pardons and four commutations. This action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. This is the third time Governor Hochul has granted clemency this year as she continues to fulfill her commitment to review and…
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