Special Election to Fill Vacancies in 86th Assembly District and 30th Senate District

Proclamation Available Here

Governor Hochul: “I’m sorry you don’t get the recognition that I think you deserve, but I’m here today to say you have it from me and 20 million New Yorkers who appreciate what 32BJ does every single day, especially what you went through during this pandemic, my friends. This is a bad nightmare that no one wants to repeat, but you were there at a time when a lot of people said, no, I’ll just stay home ...

Signs the Less is More Community Supervision and Revocation Reform Act (S.1144A/A.5576A); 191 Individuals to be Immediately Released Having Served Their Sentences Under Less is More Standards

Announces Agreement with Department of Corrections and City to Allow for Incarcerated Individuals to be Transferred from Rikers Island to State Custody Here; 40 Individuals Per Day for at least 5 Days Sentenced to at least 90 Days to be Transferred

All SNAP Recipients Will Receive Maximum Food Benefits for the Month

More than $2.9 Billion in Food Assistance Distributed Statewide since April 2020

125 Free Tickets to Governors Ball Music Festival For Individuals Who Get Their First Vaccine Dose at a #VaxtoSchool Pop-Up Location

EMTs to Be Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine, Adding More Than 2,000 Vaccinators Back into State’s Vaccination Program

Allows 50,000 Basic EMTs to Receive Training to Help Increase New York’s Vaccination Rate

State Continues Outreach to Local Health Departments That Can Help Identify Vaccination Sites and Encourage Participation in Booster Shot Program

Face Coverings Now Required at State-Regulated Child Care Facilities for Children Ages Two and Up, All Staff and Visitors

Directs Residential Congregate Programs Operated, Licensed, Certified or Approved by the Office of Children and Family Services to Require Masks for All Staff and Residents

Directs Programs and Facilities Licensed or Registered by Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance ...

$2.1 Billion in Revenue Above Expectations Projected for Each of the Four Years of the Plan

Governor Directs $1.1 Billion to Reserves this Year as COVID-19 Variants Spread

Risk Remains as COVID-19 Variants Threaten Economic Reopening

Funding Supports Gun Violence Prevention Efforts Including Job Training and Placement, Community Activities, and Expansion of Gun Violence Intervention Programs

New York State Now Ranked First Nationally in Payments Made or Obligated, with More Than $1.2 Billion

$125 Million in New State Funding Designated for Renters Previously Ineligible for Assistance Will Be Available Through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Beginning September 15

Over $1.05 Billion in Excluded Workers Program Funds Approved for Distribution to Date; $550 Million Will Have Been Released by the End of the Week, Additional $500 Million Undergoing Final Verification