2024
2024
September 2024
Governor Hochul Announces $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
Governor Hochul Announces New $93 Million 237-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Buffalo September 11, 2024
Governor Hochul Announces U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses Affected by July 10, 2024 Severe Weather September 10, 2024
During Hunger Action Month, Governor Hochul Launches $10 Million Program to Increase Food Access for New Yorkers September 10, 2024
Governor Hochul Requests Major Disaster Declaration to Secure Federal Assistance for Communities Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby From August 8-10 September 7, 2024
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Announced $1 Million for 2-1-1 Call Center Expansion in the Susquehanna River Region September 4, 2024
August 2024
Governor Hochul Secures Major Disaster Declaration for Devastation Caused by the Remnants of Hurricane Beryl on July 10 & 11 August 29, 2024
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 149-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Redevelopment in Rochester August 27, 2024
Governor Hochul Announces More Than $24 Million to Expand Mental and Physical Health Services for Young Children August 27, 2024
Governor Hochul Declares Disaster Emergency for Suffolk County Following August 18 - 19 Record Rainfall August 23, 2024
Governor Hochul Announces 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.
Governor Hochul Announces $27.5 Million to Expand Maternal and Pediatric Health Care at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens August 14, 2024
Governor Hochul Announces 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
July 2024
$350 Million in Direct Financial Assistance to Low- and Moderate-Income Families Across New York July 30, 2024
Governor Hochul, Amtrak and New York State Department of Transportation Announce 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
Governor Hochul Launches Digital Portal 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 2024
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 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
Nearly $300 Million Investment in Climate Resiliency During Major Address at The Vatican May 16, 2024
$82 Million Available for New York State Artists, Arts and Culture Organizations May 8, 2024
Governor Hochul and National Weather Experts Recognize Hurricane Preparedness Week in New York State May 7, 2024
April 2024
$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
Governor Hochul Announces $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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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
2023
December 2023
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 2023
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 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
September 2023
$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 2023
$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
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
$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 2023
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
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 2023
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 2023
$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
2022
December 2022
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 2022
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 2022
$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 2022
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 2022
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 2022
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