New York State Nonprofit Unit

News & Updates from the Nonprofit Unit

2026

January

Governor Hochul Announces Historic School in Schenectady Reimagined as Affordable Senior Housing January 29, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces $8.5 Million Available to New York’s Agricultural Industry to Support Food and Fiber Processing January 27, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Expanded Child Tax Credit for New York Families January 26, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $38 Million in State Funding to Strengthen Emergency Communications for First Responders January 15, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $35 Million Affordable Housing Development in Suffolk County January 15, 2026

Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State: Your Family. Your Future. My Fight. January 13, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces $68 Million Awarded to Assist Nearly 1,300 Households Across New York January 9, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Investments to Deliver Universal Child Care for New York Children Under Five — Governor & Mayor Mamdani to Launch Free Child Care for Two-Year-Olds in NYC January 8, 2026

Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Announces Nation-Leading Proposals to Crack Down on 3D-Printed Guns and Other Illegal Firearms January 7, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of NY PLAYS Grant Opportunities to Expand Playgrounds Across New York January 6, 2026

Protecting Our Kids: Governor Hochul Announces Nation-Leading Proposals to Protect Kids Online, Restrict AI Chatbots and Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis January 5, 2026

2025

2024

December

Making Homeownership Easier and More Affordable: Governor Hochul Awards $51 Million in Grants Throughout the State to Support Homeownership For More Than 1,000 Households, December 27, 2024

Feeding New York Families: Governor Hochul Announces More Than 100 Million Meals Distributed Through Nourish New York Program, December 24, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses in Lewis County Impacted by August 18-19 Severe Weather December 20, 2024

$1.9 Million Grant to Support State’s First-of-its-Kind Residential Treatment Center and Middle School For Girls at Risk of Self-Harm December 20, 2024

$20 Million to Prevent Violence, Uplift 10 Communities and Improve Public Safety Across New York State December 20, 2024

Advancing Housing Opportunities: Governor Hochul Announces Deal to Create Nearly 1,400 New Homes with 404 Permanently Affordable Units on Manhattan's Far West Side December 19, 2024

Making Homeownership a Reality: Governor Hochul Announces $40 Million Available for New Construction of Affordable Homes Across Upstate New York December 12, 2024

Affordable Child Care: Governor Hochul Launches Business Navigator Program to Make Child Care More Affordable for Working Families December 10, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Record-Level Funding to Improve Safety and Security of Organizations at Risk of Hate Crimes or Terrorism December 3, 2024

November

U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Long Island Residents and Businesses Impacted by August 18-19, 2024 Flooding November 27, 2024

Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday, Governor Hochul Announces $27.5 Million to Feed New Yorkers in Need November 27, 2024

$50 Million Available to Counties to Help Combat Housing Crisis November 25, 2024

NYS Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services Announces $2.3M in Grant Funding Available for Faith-Based and Not-for-Profit Organizations to Improve Public Access to Essential Technologies November 22, 2024

Governor Hochul Expands Health Care Coverage for 800,000 Kids in New York November 22, 2024

$40 Million to Rehabilitate Up to 600 Vacant and Distressed Apartments and Transform Them Into Safe Affordable Homes November 21, 2024

$62 Million in Arts and Culture Grants Awarded by the New York State Council on the Arts November 18, 2024

$3 Million in New York State Funding for Expansion of Daystar Kids Program in Monroe County November 15, 2024

Completion of 270-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development on Staten Island November 15, 2024

October

Completion of 102-Unit Affordable Housing Development in the Fordham Neighborhood of the Bronx October 29, 2024

Next Phase of the $1.2 Billion Transit-oriented Hub Station Yards October 22, 2024

Major Disaster Declaration Secured From President Biden for Communities Damaged by Severe Weather on August 18-19 October 21, 2024

Construction Underway on 164 Affordable Apartments in Kingston October 18, 2024

71,000 New Homes in New York City Will Be Built Through Policies Enacted in State's Landmark Housing Deal October 16, 2024

Federal Assistance for Residents and Businesses in Steuben County Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 8-10, 2024 October 11, 2024

$10 Million Awarded Through Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program October 03, 2024

September

During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces $7 Million to Support Environmental Education Centers and Disadvantaged Communities September 26, 2024

$80 Million Available to Support Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations Across New York State September 25, 2024

Applications for $50 Million Restore New York Program Will Launch September 23 September 20, 2024

Completion of $48 Million, 40-Unit Affordable Housing Complex for Seniors in Rochester September 19, 2024

Governor Hochul Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden to Secure Federal Assistance for Communities Impacted by Severe Weather on August 18-19 September 18, 2024

$36 Million Awarded to Create Permanent Supportive Housing Across New York State September 13, 2024

ICYMI: Governor Hochul's Op-Ed in The USA Today Network: How Many More Dead Children Will it Take to Ban the AR-15? September 12, 2024

New $93 Million 237-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Buffalo September 11, 2024

U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses Affected by July 10, 2024 Severe Weather September 10, 2024

$10 Million Program to Increase Food Access for New Yorkers September 10, 2024

Major Disaster Declaration Requested to Secure Federal Assistance for Communities Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby From August 8-10 September 7, 2024

$1 Million for 2-1-1 Call Center Expansion in the Susquehanna River Region September 4, 2024

August

Major Disaster Declaration Secured for Devastation Caused by the Remnants of Hurricane Beryl on July 10 & 11 August 29, 2024

Completion of 149-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Redevelopment in Rochester August 27, 2024

More Than $24 Million to Expand Mental and Physical Health Services for Young Children August 27, 2024

Disaster Emergency Declared for Suffolk County Following August 18 - 19 Record Rainfall August 23, 2024

New 60-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Corinth August 22, 2024

Monroe County Announces Applications Now Available For $6 Million In ARPA Grants For Non-Profits Affected By The Pandemic August 16, 2024.

$27.5 Million to Expand Maternal and Pediatric Health Care at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens August 14, 2024

Ribbon Cutting for Eckhardts in East Buffalo August 12, 2024

More Than 300 Municipalities Across the State Launched Applications for Pro-Housing Community Certification August 9, 2024

Nearly $200 Million in Food Assistance Going to 1.5 Million Children Across New York August 8, 2024

$500 Million for New Social Care Networks Program to Deliver Social Services and Improve Health Outcomes for Millions of Low-Income New Yorkers August 7, 2024

July

$350 Million in Direct Financial Assistance to Low- and Moderate-Income Families Across New York July 30, 2024

Tickets Now Available for Direct Train Service to Great New York State Fair July 29, 2024

Completion of More Than 200 Affordable Apartments in New Rochelle July 25, 2024

Digital Portal Launched to Help New York State Deliver Free or Low-Cost Child Care to More Families Statewide July 19, 2024

More Than $7 Million to Food Organizations Through Round 2 of New York Food for New York Families Program July 18, 2024

Completion of 150 Affordable Apartments for Seniors in the Bronx July 17, 2024

$50 Million Federal Choice Neighborhoods Grant to Support Up to 1,400 New Homes in Syracuse, July 16, 2024

$4.2 Million to Support Youth Team Sports Across New York City, July 12, 2024

Opening of 14 Affordable Apartments With Supportive Services for Veterans in Rockland County, July 10, 2024

Completion of 30-Unit Multi-Generational Affordable Housing Development in Broome County, July 10, 2024

Completion of 60 Affordable Apartments for Seniors in Yonkers, July 9, 2024

Application for Empire State Service Corps Program is Open, July 03, 2024

More Than $40 Million in Capital Grants for More Than 130 Nonprofit Organizations Serving New York Veterans and Families, July 1, 2024

June

More Than $11 Million Available to Enhance Resiliency in the Face of Extreme Weather, June 27, 2024

Construction Underway on Over 100 New Affordable and Supportive Apartments in Binghamton, June 11, 2024

Nearly $33 Million Awarded to New York Farms to Protect More Than 12,300 Acres of Farmland June 6, 2024

Start of Construction to Rehabilitate Over 200 Affordable Apartments in Ulster County June 4, 2024

Groundbreaking for the Redevelopment of the Commodore Perry Homes in Buffalo June 3, 2024

May

First Awards Under Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund to Unlock Housing Potential and Build More Than 2,400 Homes in New York’s Mid-Hudson Region May 29, 2024

U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses Affected by July 2023 Flooding, May 28, 2024

Celebrating Construction of 67 New Affordable and Supportive Homes in the Village of Menands in Albany County May 22, 2024

Tackling Youth Mental Health Crisis with Nation-Leading Efforts to Protect and Support Young People May 22, 2024

$10 Million Grant Funding to Support Efforts to Reduce Domestic Terrorism and Targeted Violence, May 21, 2024

Launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program May 21, 2024

Start of Construction on 55-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Suffolk County May 17, 2024

27 Transformational Projects in the Finger Lakes as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs May 17, 2024

Nearly $300 Million Investment in Climate Resiliency During Major Address at The Vatican May 16, 2024

Following Recent Bomb Threats Against Houses of Worship, Governor Hochul Hosts Roundtable with Jewish Community Leaders to Spotlight $60 Million State Funding for At-Risk Groups May 8, 2024

$82 Million Available for New York State Artists, Arts and Culture Organizations May 8, 2024

Hurricane Preparedness Week in New York State May 7, 2024

April

$7.3 Million Now Available in Newest Round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants April 29, 2024

Construction to Begin on 57-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development in Ulster County April 18, 2024

$22 Million to Help Vulnerable New Yorkers Stay Cool April 13, 2024

Completion of Newly Expanded $8 Million Community Center in Troy April 10, 2024

Start of Construction on 76-Unit Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Rochester April 4, 2024

$4 Million Announced to Enhance Services for Individuals With Complex Mental Health Care Needs Statewide April 4, 2024

Completed Expansion of 70-Unit Senior Housing Development in Westchester County April 3, 2024

March

Completion of 41-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Elmira March 28, 2024

$30 Million Announced to Expand Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents With Complex Mental Health Needs March 28, 2024

$102 Million Effort to Expand Care and Treatment for New Yorkers with Serious Mental Illness March 21, 2024

Expanded Services for Individuals with Complex Mental Health Needs in Monroe County March 20, 2024

$32 Million Announced to Grow Workforce to Support New Yorkers With Developmental Disabilities March 20, 2024

March 12 Launch of Free Program to Help New Yorkers File Tax Returns Online March 6, 2024

Federal Approval to Expand Access to High-Quality, Affordable Health Insurance March 4, 2024

February

Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Clinics to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis February 27, 2024

$200 Million in Utility Bill Relief for 8 Million New Yorkers February 15, 2024

More Than $55 Million in Opioid Settlement Funding Awarded to Support Addiction Services Across New York State February 9, 2024

$4 Million in Grants for Offshore Wind Training and Workforce Development February 9, 2024

Opening of New Mobile Medication Unit to Provide Addiction Treatment Services in New York City February 8, 2024

Mid-Hudson Region Winners of Seventh Round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and Second Round of NY Forward Program Announced February 8, 2024

Expanded Access to Internship Experiences for 3,000 SUNY Students February 6, 2024

More Than $15 Million in Regional Economic Development Awards to 19 Projects Statewide February 5, 2024

2024 Free Fishing Days Announced February 5, 2024

January

Application Period Now Open for 2024 Empire State Fellows Program January 24, 2024

Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State: Our New York, Our Future January 9, 2024

Launch of Tuition Assistance Program Eligibility for SUNY and CUNY Workforce Development Programs January 2, 2024

2023

December

Funding to Support Safe and Affordable Homeownership for More Than 1,400 Households December 28, 2023

U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Businesses in Brooklyn Affected by August 20 Fire December 20, 2023

SUNY Campuses Awarded Over $9 Million in Federal Funding to Support Student Success December 15, 2023

$100 Million in Federal Funding Now Available for High-speed Broadband Infrastructure Through Affordable Housing Connectivity Program December 8, 2023

Completion of 42-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Ithaca December 7, 2023

U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses in Brooklyn and Nassau County Impacted by September Flooding, December 5, 2023

Start of Construction on 328-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn December 5, 2023

November

Grand Opening of New 37-Unit Supportive and Emergency Housing Development in Schenectady November 30, 2023

Continued Success of Program to Distribute Meals to Veterans, Service Members and Their Families Through New York State's Partnership With Hellofresh, November 27, 2023

Over $46 Million in New Arts and Culture Grant Awards November 15, 2023

$5 Million Available to Support Improvements to Animal Shelters During Animal Shelter Appreciation Week November 7, 2023

Governor Hochul Takes on Infant and Maternal Mortality Crisis November 6, 2023

Completion of 96-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx November 3, 2023

October

Launch of Digital FreshConnect Pilot Program to Boost Purchasing of Fresh Local Farm Products October 30, 2023

Tonya Webster Appointed as New York State's First Ever Chief Customer Experience Officer October 24, 2023

Legislation Signed to Build and Preserve More Affordable, Sustainable Housing in New York City October 23, 2023

Financing Announced for More Than 700 Affordable Homes Across New York October 19, 2023

Completion of 72-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx October 19, 2023

First-Ever Summit Dedicated to Helping More High School Students Fill Out Their Financial Aid Forms October 18, 2023

Partnership With Code for America and IRS on First-of-Its-Kind Tool to Help New Yorkers File Taxes Directly for Free October 17, 2023

$12 Million in Assistance for Struggling Families With Children October 17, 2023

More Than $8.8 Million Awarded to Create 35 Units of Supportive Housing in Niagara and Chenango Counties October 16, 2023

Completion of 184-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Utica October 11, 2023

Launch of $60 Million Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program to Support Delivery of Critical Services to New Yorkers October 3, 2023

18,000 Jobs Available to Asylum Seekers and Migrants as Part of Statewide Initiative to Move Individuals Out of Shelter and Into Independent Living October 2, 2023

September

$2.6 Million to Support Critical Improvements for Veterans’ Nonprofit Organizations September 28, 2023

$100 Million Available for Zero-Emission School Buses September 28, 2023

Legislative Package Signed to Extend Protections Against Human Trafficking in New York State September 27, 2023

Start of Construction on 76 Unit Affordable Housing Development in Yonkers September 27, 2023

Multi-Agency Collaboration to Raise School-Age Youth Mental Health Awareness September 26, 2023

Completion of 188 Unit Affordable Senior and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx September 26, 2023

Expanded Child Care Fee Assistance for Military Families September 26, 2023

$13 Million in Grants Awarded to Nonprofit Service Providers to Provide Career Training Opportunities for People With Developmental Disabilities September 22, 2023

Groundbreaking of 173 Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Queens September 20, 2023

Expansion of New York State’s Citizen Preparedness Training Program September 6, 2023

August

$20 Million Now Available for Hudson Valley and Long Island Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida Ahead of Storm's Second Anniversary August 31, 2023

Launch of New Overdose Prevention Task Force August 29, 2023

Extension of Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency for Asylum Seeker Crisis August 25, 2023

Additional $20 Million Deployed to New York City for Casework Surge to Help More Than 30,000 Asylum Seekers Exit City Shelters and Seek Legal Work Status August 21, 2023

Opening of Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center’s New $3.3 Million Facility on Long Island August 18, 2023

$108 Million Available for Schools to Address Pandemic Learning Loss and Support Mental Health August 3, 2023

July

Applications Now Open for $500 Million in Child Care Workforce Grants July 27, 2023

Completion of $49 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Rochester July 26, 2023

$20 Million Available to Enhance Local Public Safety and Emergency Communications Systems July 21, 2023

$150 Million New York Forward Loan Fund 2 to Provide Flexible Loans to New York State Small Businesses July 20, 2023

Start of Construction on $34 Million Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn July 20, 2023

New Executive Action on Housing Crisis to Increase Supply, Create Affordable Housing, and Promote Broader Housing Growth July 18, 2023

$3 Million in Recovery Funds Available to Orange County Homeowners July 18, 2023

$31.5 Million Awarded for New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program, July 12, 2023

Completion of $15 Million Affordable Housing Development in Niagara Falls, July 11, 2023

$3.5 Million in Available Funding for 13 New Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, July 10, 2023

More Than $5.5 Million Awarded to Support Addiction Outreach and Engagement Services for High-Need Populations July 7, 2023

June

Civil Service Exam Fees Now Waived Through 2025, June 30, 2023

Statewide Air Quality Health Advisory to Remain in Effect Through Friday June 29, 2023

More Than $21 Million Announced for Supportive Housing Projects June 22, 2023

Progress in State Crackdown on Child Labor Violations, June 16, 2023

Proclamation Issued Designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month June 2, 2023

Nearly $50 Million Available for Farmland Protection Projects June 2, 2023

$26 Million in Grants Announced to Help 24 Land Banks Revitalize Communities Across New York State June 2, 2023

May

Ribbon Cutting for New $13.9 Million Homeless Services Center in Onondaga County May 23, 2023

$82 Million in Funding Opportunities to Enhance New York State Arts and Culture May 16, 2023

New Funding Announced to Support Addiction Prevention Services, May 11, 2023

Additional $24 Million Awarded Through Round XII of Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, May 11, 2023

$1 Billion Plan to Overhaul New York State's Continuum of Mental Health Care, May 8, 2023

Update on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 May 5, 2023

April

$6 Million Now Available for Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants April 26, 2023

Start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York State April 24, 2023

$15 Million in Cooling Assistance for Vulnerable New Yorkers April 24, 2023

Application Period Open for 2023 Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera and Edie Windsor LGBTQ+ Fellowship April 20, 2023

Volunteer Registration for 12th Annual 'I Love My Park Day' Now Open April 14, 2023

New Initiative to Double Buying Power for SNAP Recipients at Farmers' Markets April 12, 2023

New Statewide Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Program April 1, 2023

March

Availability of $2.2 Million for Programs to Connect New Yorkers with Addiction Services March 30, 2023

Start of Construction on $67 Million Public Housing Development in Troy, March 30, 2023

New York State Will Receive $100 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband Infrastructure and Provide High-Quality Internet to 100,000 Underserved Families and Homes Across the Empire State March 29, 2023

Start of Construction on $24 Million Affordable Housing Development in Seneca Falls March 21, 2023

Launch of Statewide Listening Tour on Youth Mental Health March 16, 2023

More than $2.7 Million Announced to Support Addiction Services in New York City Homeless Shelters March 15, 2023

Launch of New Online Tool to Help New Yorkers Access Child Care March 15, 2023

$3.75 Million in Funding to Support Outreach and Engagement Services for Addiction March 8, 2023

$3.2 Million in Funding to Support Outreach and Engagement Services for Addiction March 3, 2023

February

Resources to Help New Yorkers Save on Home Energy Bills February 28, 2023

More Than $3.8 Million in Funding Awarded to Improve Seniors’ Access to Locally Grown Foods February 24, 2023

Expansion of Statewide Program to Help High-Skilled Immigrants Find Jobs February 17, 2023

$658 Million in Funding to Strengthen Access to High Quality Health Care February 15, 2023

$234 Million in Additional Food Assistance for February February 10, 2023

January

$5.25 Million to Support Addiction Prevention Services in High-Need Communities January 31, 2023

More than $390 Million in Financing to Build More than 1,600 Affordable and Supportive Homes Across New York State January 19, 2023

East Harlem Announced as the $10 Million New York City Region Winner of Sixth-Round Downtown Revitalization Initiative January 19, 2023

$672 Million in Electric and Gas Utility Bill Relief for New Yorkers January 19, 2023

$1.5 Million in Federal Funding to Three Communities for New Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Pilot Project January 13, 2023

Application Period Now Open for 2023 Empire State Fellows Program January 5, 2023

2022

December

125 Awards Announced to Provide Operating Funding for up to 5,000 Supportive Housing Units Statewide December 30, 2022

More Than $11.6 Million Awarded to Municipalities for Climate Smart Communities Projects December 29, 2022

$21 Million Awarded to Help Low-And Moderate-Income New Yorkers Repair or Replace Their Homes December 22, 2022

Transformational Projects for Riverhead as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative December 20, 2022

Transformational Projects for Amityville as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative December 20, 2022

More Than $102 Million Awarded Through First Round of the Restore New York Communities Initiative December 20, 2022

$234 Million in Additional Food Assistance for December December 20, 2022

Six Transformational Projects for Ossining as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative December 19, 2022

10 Transformational Projects for Haverstraw as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative December 19, 2022

Completion of $20 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in East Buffalo December 19, 2022

Transformative $1.2 Billion Development to Create 2,400 Affordable Homes, Medical Clinic, Retail in East New York December 19, 2022

11 Transformational Projects for Chinatown as Part of $20 Million Round 5 Downtown Revitalization Initiative December 16, 2022

Nearly $12 Million in Pre-K Funding Delivered Across New York December 16, 2022

Availability of $7.2 Million for Residential Step-Down Housing in New York City December 15, 2022

Groundbreaking for Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn's East New York December 14, 2022

Availability of $16 Million to Develop Supportive Housing December 13, 2022

Proclamation Issued Recognizing World AIDS Day on December 1 in New York State December 1, 2022

November

Completion of $82 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brownsville November 30, 2022

Historic Arts Funding to Record Number of Artists and Organizations November 29, 2022

Legislation Signed to Protect Patients with Medical Debt November 23, 2022

$3.3 Million in Funding to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth November 18, 2022

Proclamation Issued Celebrating Transgender Awareness Month in New York State November 16, 2022

Completion of $118 Million Upgrade of Affordable Housing Development in Rochester November 14, 2022

$5 Million Available Through Newly Created Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program November 11, 2022

New Measures to Assist Puerto Rico with Annual Hurricane Preparedness Efforts November 11, 2022

Additional Aid to Support Puerto Rico Agricultural Industry Following Hurricane Fiona November 11, 2022

Opening of New York Office of Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration November 11, 2022

More Than $30.6 Million for Supportive Housing Projects November 10, 2022

$96 Million in Funding to Improve Safety at Nonprofit, Community-Based Organizations at Risk of Hate Crimes and Attacks November 7, 2022

Grand Opening of $27 Million Affordable Housing Development in Ithaca November 4, 2022

Public Awareness Campaign to Protect New Yorkers Against Respiratory Illnesses November 3, 2022

Five-Year Plan to Aid New Yorkers With Developmental Disabilities November 1, 2022

$4.7 Million in Funding for Adoption-related Services November 1, 2022

October

$28 Million in Funding to Combat Gun Violence, Increase Opportunity for Youth and Strengthen Public Safety in Seven Cities Across New York State October 24, 2022

Legislative Package Strengthening Protections and Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence as Part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 19, 2022

Completion of $51 Million Affordable Housing Development in the Bronx October 18, 2022

Legislation Strengthening Support Network for LGBTQ Older New Yorkers October 17, 2022

Launch of First-Ever Advisory Council to Reduce Child Poverty Statewide October 7, 2022

First Annual New York State Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month Symposium October 4, 2022

Launch of New 'Office of Language Access' to Oversee Codified and Expanded Statewide Language Access Policy October 3, 2022

September

Launch of New York State's Institute for Immigration Integration Research & Policy to Help Immigrants Transition to Community Life, Further Education, and the Workforce September 30, 2022

Unprecedented $150 Million in Capital Funding Opportunities to Open for Arts an Culture Organizations September 29, 2022

$50 Million in Public Safety Funding at 2022 Division of Criminal Justice Services Symposium September 28, 2022

Opening of $80 Million Supportive Housing Development in Queens September 20, 2022

Statewide Initiatives to Raise Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month September 9, 2022

$475 Million in Tax Relief for 1.8 Million Low-Income New Yorkers and Families September 8, 2022

$35 Million Available for Permanent Supportive Housing Projects September 8, 2022

Start of 2022 Fall Foliage and Travel Season in New York State September 7, 2022

August

New Concealed Carry Laws Passed in Response to Reckless Supreme Court Decision Take Effect September 1, 2022 August 31, 2022

Statewide Campaign to Highlight Funding for Child Care Providers and Families August 30, 2022

Hurricane Ida Recovery Action Plan to Assist New Yorkers Impacted by Deadly Storm August 29, 2022

More Than $500 Million Awarded to New York State from Biden Administration to Support Small Businesses Through the American Rescue Plan August 19, 2022

July

Rollout of Electric and Gas Utility Bill Credits for Low-Income Families July 28, 2022

Child Care Desert Grant Awardees Receive Nearly $70 Million in Federal Funding July 25, 2022

Legislative Package to Support Public Housing Residents and Improve Conditions in NYCHA July 20, 2022