Governor Kathy Hochul

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Innovation Square, formerly known as Xerox Tower, to highlight what her proposed budget has in store for the region. Gov Hochul ​​talked about her budget proposal which includes a major investment to address a housing shortage across the state. Governor Hochul stated: “Perfect example of the new Rochester being built […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act bill, just before the deadline. The bill, which “Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought,” was passed with bipartisan support in both chambers of the state Legislature. Governor Hochul wrote […]

The Covid-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has been lifted. However, Governor Kathy Hochul is indicating that the overturning will not allow any unvaccinated individuals to return to their roles. The mandate, which asked hospitals and nursing homes throughout the state to develop individual policies enforcing vaccinations, was implemented by then-Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2021. […]

This past Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester to highlight parts of her State of the State address, including housing and lead exposure proposals. Governor Hochul stopped at the Upper Falls Square Apartments on Hudson Avenue, urging local leaders to take steps back in reducing the risk of child lead poisoning in rental properties. Governor […]

If you’ve been keeping up with all things Buffalo Bills, then you may be aware of Hamlin’s recovery. Well, to show her support, yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul spoke on the phone with Hamlin, posting a note on her Twitter account referring to Hamlin as “an inspiration.” Governor Hochul also added that she let him know […]

Monday at 11 am state lawmakers are meeting to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to support funding for free school lunches. The meeting will address the expired free lunch waivers. During the pandemic school lunches were free to all students in New York and across the country. Now that everything is has resumed lunches are […]

Governor Kathy Hochul has submitted a request to President Biden for a federal Emergency Declaration for Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Niagara, Oneida, Oswego, St. Lawrence, and Wyoming Counties, as snow continues to fall at an average of two to three inches per hour, with some locations seeing peaks as high as six inches […]

Who’s ready for snow? While it’s not set to hit us too bad here in Rochester (if any), Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for 11 counties as she and other leaders briefed the public yesterday morning ahead of a lake-effect snowstorm that’s expected to dump feet of snow on some parts of […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation, declaring November as Transgender Awareness Month. In addition to this announcement, Governor Hochul also stated that New York State landmarks will be lit pink, white, and light blue on Sunday, November 20 in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Governor Hochul stated: “This November, I’m proud to celebrate […]

Governor Kathy Hochul has wasted no time after the election season and has announced the 11 projects in Buffalo’s Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood as part of her ongoing efforts to revitalize the Western NY economy. Gov Hochul made this announcement in Buffalo at the Matt Urban Center in Buffalo. In total, Buffalo is to receive $10 million […]