May 9, 2025 - Buffalo, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul announced applications are now open for the “East Side Building Fund,” a new $10 million fund that aims to assist in private building renovations and infill development to help revitalize neighborhood business districts in East Buffalo.

Governor Hochul Announces Applications Open for East Side Building Fund

July 17, 2025 - Albany, NY - In the face of detrimental federal funding cuts, Governor Hochul convened a cabinet meeting to discuss the impacts of President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State.

Governor Hochul Holds Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Impacts of Federal Cuts

Governor Hochul Rallies with Hudson Valley Community Against Federal Cuts

July 21, 2025 - Latham, NY - Governor Hochul held a roundtable with New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Melinda Person, Capital Region school district administrators, teachers and other stakeholders to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall.

Governor Hochul Highlights Plans to Implement Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions This Fall

July 23, 2025 - Brentwood, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation making it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers to upgrade to advanced septic systems that significantly reduce water pollution, protect public health, and improve water quality.

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Make it Affordable to Protect Water From Failing Septic Systems

July 23, 2025 - Brentwood, NY - Governor Hochul, joined by local law enforcement and elected officials including County Executive Ed Romaine, visited the Suffolk County Police Academy to announce that $36 million has been awarded to local law enforcement agencies across the state to bolster efforts to reduce gun violence.

Governor Hochul Announces $36M to Law Enforcement Agencies for the Fight Against Gun Violence

July 24, 2025 - Monroe County, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul signed Desha’s Law (S.5539A/A.785A), a bill requiring every public school in NY to have a cardiac emergency response plan in place.

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Requiring Public Schools to Have Cardiac Emergency Response Plans

Governor Hochul Is a Guest on 97 Rock’s “The Shredd & Ragan Show”

Governor Hochul is a Guest on One Bills Live

July 25, 2025 - Buffalo, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul announced the grand opening of the $11 million Wilkeson Pointe improvements project with “Perro & Poni” restaurant coming soon at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor.

Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of Wilkeson Pointe on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor

July 26, 2025 - Buffalo, NY - Governor Hochul makes remarks at the Blast on the Beach opening ceremony.

Governor Hochul Joins Blast on the Beach Opening Ceremony

Official account of the 57th governor of New York State.