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Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York, having assumed office on August 24, 2021. She is the first female governor of the state. Prior to her governorship, Hochul served as the Lieutenant Governor of New York from January 1, 2015, until she became governor. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as economic development, women's rights, and public safety.
It is almost impossible for local governments to cover these costs, and that's why I decided in our state budget we need to help out and we secured $28.5 million for Suffolk County — $20 million for resiliency projects and $8.5 million for…
Blink and it's there, that is basically how you can describe what a flash flood is. There is no time to prepare for it, it is something that comes up unexpectedly and can be very, very dangerous.
The Great New York State Fair is a time-honored tradition, celebrating our agricultural heritage and a cornerstone of our summers here in New York State.
Long Island has been battered by Mother Nature incessantly this year. You think about the brutal winter storms, the blizzard, the incredible heat wave we've just endured and now flash flooding.
And I just want to say it was enormously disappointing for us to learn from Washington that they denied our disaster declaration to get reimbursement for the communities from the snowstorm here on Long Island that we applied for.
And so that's why I just want to say we're here to help. We also need our federal partners…to fight hard for that money and see if they can get the federal government to reverse that decision that is going to hurt the people they represent.
What I realized is that we need to have statewide, a statewide system for records. I'm sure every member of the law enforcement community standing with me here today would tell you how frustrating and exasperating it is all the time spent…
While the federal government may not be there for us, I want you to know that the state government is. We take this very seriously. We understand that when a federal government fails, we have to step up, and our local governments deserve…
Today, we are stating once and for all that this greenway will remain for generations to come.
We are excited to welcome the tens of thousands of people who will be visiting our state to celebrate this momentous occasion with us, and we look forward to writing the next chapter of our history together.
This smart investment will strengthen a vital corridor for everyone — from businesses and SUNY Sullivan students to the many families who travel here each year for summer camp, community and time together in the Catskills.
State Route 17 is the front door to the Catskills for residents and visitors seeking the region’s natural beauty and attractions.
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