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Swimming Suspended at Long Island Beaches

New York State Office of the Governor · August 20, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to suspend swimming at Long Island ocean beaches due to flooding and rough surf conditions and potential rip tides resulting from Hurricane Erin....

Historic Investment to Revitalize Downtown Albany

New York State Office of the Governor · August 7, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off the $400 million Championing Albany's Potential (CAP) Initiative’s first Downtown Albany Strategy public workshop, held at the Albany Capital Center. The workshop welcomed hundreds of participants, including...

Justice Department Sues New York City Over Sanctuary Policies

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico · July 24, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and several other city officials to challenge New York’s sanctuary city laws. As detailed in the complaint, New York’s sanctuary policies have...

Accessibility Upgrades at Albany Black Chamber of Commerce

New York State Office of the Governor · August 6, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $600,000 investment to support comprehensive accessibility improvements at the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). The funding, administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY),...

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Kicks Off First Public Workshop for $400 Million “Championing Albany's Potential” Initiative

New York State Office of the Governor · August 7, 2025

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul kicked off the $400 million Championing Albany's Potential (CAP) Initiative’s first Downtown Albany Strategy public workshop, held at the Albany Capital Center. The workshop welcomed hundreds of participants,...

Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Bernie Russo

New York Attorney General · August 18, 2025

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Bernie Russo, who died on July 1, 2025 following an encounter with New York...

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $9.1 Million in Funding for Western New York Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence

New York State Office of the Governor · July 23, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $9.1 million for Western New York law enforcement agencies to sustain progress in the state’s fight against gun violence. Shooting incidents with injury in the six communities participating in the...

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Funding for Central New York Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence

New York State Office of the Governor · July 23, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $3.6 million for Central New York law enforcement agencies to support efforts that reduce shootings and save lives. The Syracuse Police Department, one of 28 police departments participating in the...

Public Housing Apartments in Rochester Completed

New York State Office of the Governor · August 6, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Parliament-Fairfield, a $54 million project that included both renovations and new construction of apartments at two nearby Rochester Housing Authority developments, Parliament Arms and...

PureSky Energy Launches 100% LMI-Focused Clover Meadow Community Solar Project Under New York’s ESFA Program

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 22, 2025

CLAVERACK, N.Y., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureSky Energy (“PureSky”) is proud to announce that its newest community solar farm, Clover Meadow Solar, located near Claverack, NY, is now fully operational and delivering clean, affordable...

Governor Hochul Joins U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres to Warn of Crippling Effects of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’

New York State Office of the Governor · August 18, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today joined U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, local elected officials, doctors, and healthcare leaders to warn of the destructive ramifications of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” on New York...

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds Rally Alongside Representative Ritchie Torres Denouncing Federal Cuts to Health Care

New York State Office of the Governor · August 18, 2025

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, local elected officials, doctors, and healthcare leaders to warn of the destructive ramifications of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” on...

Hurricane Erin Impacts Coastal Areas

New York State Office of the Governor · August 19, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers as Hurricane Erin is expected to produce potentially dangerous high surf, rip currents, coastal flooding and beach erosion along parts of the East Coast. Although the hurricane is not expected to...

Chemung Financial Corporation Announces Dividend Increase

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · August 19, 2025

ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend increase of $0.02 per share, equal to a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share,...

Albany Capital Center Authority Expansion Project

New York State Office of the Governor · July 25, 2025

Governor Hochul today announced a $10 million grant to the Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA) in support of the expansion of the Albany Capital Center (ACC) to continue its mission to be the premier event and meeting destination in the...

AEHL Signs Strategic Agreement with BitGo to Advance Bitcoin Acquisition and Security

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · August 18, 2025

New York, NY, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: AEHL, or the “Company”), today announced that its Bitcoin strategy has officially entered the second phase with the Company signing a formal cooperation...

Governor Hochul Announces First Empire AI Supercomputer Projects from the University at Albany

New York State Office of the Governor · August 1, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the first Empire AI supercomputer projects from the University at Albany. Stemming from a partnership between UAlbany’s world-renowned RNA Institute and their partners at the University of Rochester, the...

SUSHI BY BOU, THE MODERN OMAKASE CONCEPT, UNVEILS NEW, FIRST OF ITS KIND TASTE OF TORO EXPERIENCE

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · August 18, 2025

New York, NY, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sushi by Bou, the acclaimed omakase concept known for transforming intimate spaces into exclusive omakase hideaways, announces the launch of its newest and most indulgent experience yet: Taste of...

Attorney General James Sues to Stop Federal Cuts That Threaten State Energy Programs

New York Attorney General · August 18, 2025

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led 18 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to block the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from imposing a new funding cap that slashes support for vital state-run energy...

Governor Hochul Announces GE Vernova to Invest $41 Million in Schenectady Plant, Creating 50 New High-Tech Jobs

New York State Office of the Governor · August 19, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $41 million into the company’s Center of Excellence for steam and generator assembly and testing in Downtown Schenectady. The company plans to create 50 new,...