Gov. Hochul issues statement on air quality
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement today on air quality across New York State. The statement follows in its entirety: “After days of smoke-filled skies across New York, there is…
Gov. Hochul to propose legislation giving state regulatory authority over tourism boats on private property
On June 12, a tour boat in the privately-run commercial Lockport Caves capsized, killing one passenger and injuring several others. Following this tragic boating accident, Governor Kathy Hochul will propose…
Politicians gather to celebrate re-opening of AKG Art Museum
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the substantial completion of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, one of the foremost modern and contemporary art museums in the world. The $195 million expansion,…
Gov. Hochul recommends schools cancel outdoor activities due to effects of Canadian fires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement today advising New York school districts to temporarily cancel outdoor activities due to the effects of Canadian wild fires. The statement follows…
Ground broken on new Buffalo Bills’ stadium in Orchard Park
Governor Kathy Hochul, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today announced the start of construction on the Bills’ new, state-of-the-art $1.54…
Governor Hochul announces $15M in federal assistance to residents and businesses in WNY impacted by Dec. ’22 blizzard
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration provided more than $15 million in low-interest loans to New Yorkers impacted by Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022. Eligible…
Low-cost hydropower award to create 160 jobs in Niagara Falls
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital…
Artpark, Old Fort Niagara among grant recipients
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1.8 million in grants to support 28 not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites and public lands, the highest amount awarded…
Hochul holds on to beat Zeldin
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will retain her position in the New York State Executive Mansion after being given the proverbial keys to the residence in August of 2021 following…
Hochul announces end of school mask mandate
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced this afternoon that the statewide mask mandate for public school children will be retired effective Wednesday, March 2. “Our top priority has always…