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Published on July 20, 2026 - 16:59 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces $250 Million Transformative Redevelopment Underway at Buffalo’s Marine Drive Public Housing Complex

Marine Drive is located on the Lake Erie waterfront, in downtown Buffalo, and within walking distance of the Buffalo Metrorail and the city’s Amtrak station. The project features will bring economic benefits to the entire neighborhood. Marine Drive Phase I …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

Governor Hochul is a Guest on ‘Face the Nation’

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Margaret Brennan …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 15:25 GMT

Funding Boost to Prevent Gun Violence

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state will provide an additional $1 million to law enforcement agencies and community organizations in Erie and Niagara counties following a spike in gun violence over the Fourth of July weekend in both cities …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 02:15 GMT

Updating New Yorkers on Air Quality Forecast

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the latest air quality conditions and the State’s monitoring of severe weather. Damaging storms are tracking across the state, impacting areas of the Southern Tier before moving into the Hudson Valley …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 02:15 GMT

La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia Casi 42,6 Millones de Dólares para Fortalecer los Campus de Educación Superior en Todo Nueva York

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy la asignación de casi 42,6 millones de dólares en subvenciones de capital para 32 proyectos en universidades e instituciones de educación superior independientes de todo el estado de Nueva York, a través del Programa …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 02:15 GMT

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Statewide Air Quality and Potential for Severe Weather

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on rapidly-changing air quality conditions caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota and high temperatures, as well as the potential for severe thunderstorms beginning Saturday morning. An …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $6.4M Shepard Park Amphitheater Upgrades in Lake George

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the $6.4 million Shepard Park Amphitheater, a key project of the Town and Village of Lake George’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). With the redesign and reconstruction of the bandstand and …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

$42.6M to Strengthen Higher Education Campuses

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $42.6 million in capital grants for 32 projects at independent colleges and universities across New York State through the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap). The awards will support …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Repair Project Begins for South Grand Island Bridges

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $54.4 million structural steel repair and seismic retrofit project on the South Grand Island Bridges in Erie County. More than 70 percent of the funding for the infrastructure project comes from a …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia la Apertura Oficial de la Nueva Estación Yaphank-BNL del Long Island Rail Road

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy la apertura de la nueva estación Yaphank-BNL del Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), perteneciente a la Autoridad de Transporte Metropolitano (MTA). Tras ser reubicada desde su emplazamiento original, la nueva estación …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 15:01 GMT

First New State Park Swim Facility in 20 Years Complete

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the Lake Sophia swimming facility and bathhouse pavilion at Sojourner Truth State Park in Ulster County. Featuring a swimming area larger than two Olympic-size swimming pools, Lake Sophia will …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 15:01 GMT

New Yaphank-BNL Long Island Rail Road Station

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) new Yaphank-BNL Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station. Relocated from its original site, the new station provides improved access to the Brookhaven …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 13:05 GMT

Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on NewsChannel 9 WSYR With Andrew Donovan

Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on NewsChannel 9 WSYR with Andrew Donovan. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Andrew Donovan, NewsChannel 9 WSYR …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 11:18 GMT

Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on ‘Capital Tonight’ With Susan Arbetter

Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight” with Susan Arbetter. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Susan Arbetter, …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 01:19 GMT

Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on Newschannel9 WSYR With Andrew Donovan

Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on NewsChannel 9 WSYR with Andrew Donovan. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Andrew Donovan, NewsChannel9 WSYR …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 01:19 GMT

New Yorkers Reminded to Be ‘Air Quality Aware'

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on statewide air quality conditions and highlighted that while conditions should ease tomorrow, some areas of the state, mainly the Western New York region, will likely still be dealing with unhealthy air …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as ...

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from across the state to highlight her Executive Order that creates the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

La Gobernadora Hochul Destaca La Primera Moratoria a Nivel Estatal Sobre Nuevos Centros De Datos De Hiperescala Mientras El Apoyo ...

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul celebró hoy una mesa redonda con líderes estatales, empresariales y locales de todo el estado para destacar su orden ejecutiva, la cual establece la primera moratoria del país sobre nuevos centros de datos de hiperescala, fija …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

Update on Air Quality From Canadian Wildfires

VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Yes, we…

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow

Additionally, the Governor is directing DPS to consider creating a New York Grid Acceleration Fund to require data centers to invest in the state’s aging grid infrastructure and energy needs so all New Yorkers benefit from responsible development. The fund …

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