Governor Kathy Hochul
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Yesterday, Governor Hochul signed a legislative package geared to promote what she calls greater fairness for those in the prison system. One bill in the package would allow those on parole to attend required treatment and other programs as part of their parole including nights and weekends. The other bill removed the term “inmate” from […]
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new bill that changes the name of an individual serving time to give them more opportunities. The Governor said they are doing everything in New York State to show “justice and safety go hand-in-hand”. The bill will remove the term “inmate” from all sate laws and instead will use “incarcerated […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $682 million in bonds and subsidies were awarded to create or preserve more than 1,600 affordable, sustainable, and supportive homes across the state. $70 million for Tailor Square in the city of Rochester. The project will convert the historic four-story manufacturing building home to Hickey Freeman into 134 affordable apartments, including […]
Yesterday, the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees approved the criteria for allocating $113 million in direct funding from the state to support campus programs designed to increase services to SUNY students, bolster enrollment, and support college completion rates. $60 million of the budget will be distributed across SUNY campuses for investing […]
A bill that has been proposed for several weeks now is now in the hands of Governor Kathy Hochul, who must make the executive decision if she’s going to sign or veto on selling cats, dogs, and rabbits in stores. Those in favor say the measure will prevent puppy mills or kitten factories that treat […]
Yesterday, New York State announced the launch of a new hotline, 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773), for issues of workplace sexual harassment. This confidential hotline will be operated by the New York State Division of Human Rights and will connect workers who have faced sexual harassment with experienced pro-bono attorneys to advise them. Governor Kathy Hochul stated: “Every […]
Yesterday, New York State announced that they will be awarding grants totaling $12 million through February 28, 2026, to fund family opportunity centers, which are community-based or school-based programs that provide services that strengthen families and improve safety and wellbeing of children and families. This initiative is a collaboration between the New York State Office […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced funding up to $75 million dollars across New York State to create nine new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers across the State that will assist any adult, child, or adolescent experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Rochester was one of the nine regions that was chosen. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-75-million-awards-develop-new-intensive-crisis-stabilization-centers
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that SUNY and CUNY community colleges will receive $5 million in funding to support the creation or enhancement of short-term credential programs or course offerings that provide pathways to employment in the cannabis industry. Governor Hochul stated: “New York’s new cannabis industry is creating exciting opportunities, and we will ensure […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launch a new, free COVID-19 hotline for those who test positive for the virus, but don’t have a health care provider. This initiative is a part of New York’s ongoing efforts to help reduce barriers to COVID-19 treatment for communities across the state. The hotline is open 24/7 and operated by Health + […]
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