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Governor Kathy Hochul welcomed SUNY and CUNY Reconnect adult students who are pursuing free community college degrees in high-demand fields. The SUNY and CUNY Reconnect initiative aims to provide free tuition, fees, books, and supplies for adults aged 25-55 who do not already have a college degree and are pursuing
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul welcomed SUNY and CUNY Reconnect adult students who are pursuing free community college degrees in high-demand fields. The SUNY and CUNY Reconnect initiative provides free tuition, fees, books, and supplies for adults aged 25-55 who do not already have a college degree and are pursuing
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Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old mayoral contender, continues to face skepticism from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has yet to endorse him despite growing warmer treatment from Gov. Kathy Hochul. This reflects the tension within the Democratic Party over embracing Mamdani's progressive agenda, which activated new voters in
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As the 2025 Great New York State Fair kicked off on August 20, Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the event's rich agricultural heritage and highlighted significant new investments in the state's agricultural facilities and exhibits. Under her direction, the fair continues to be the most affordable state
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Governor Kathy Hochul has taken a crucial step towards revitalizing the downtown core of Albany by announcing the demolition of the Central Warehouse, a 35-year-old eyesore that has discouraged investments and hindered economic growth. The $11.6 million project, funded by the State, is a key component of the Championing
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The Central Warehouse, a 11-story building in Albany, has long been an eyesore and a symbol of economic decline in the city. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the beginning of the demolition of the warehouse, with a $11.6 million state funding allocated for the project. The demolition is expected
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and lawmakers have called for the release of a 7-year-old girl and her mother after federal immigration agents detained them at an immigration court in Manhattan. The girl's mother, Martha Yolanda Lojano-Guallpa, had been ordered removed from the country by an immigration judge,
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Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that 1.6 million low-income children have already received summer food assistance totaling $194 million as part of the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, Summer EBT, program. The program provides $120 per child to eligible families to help pay for healthy food during the summer
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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $2.2 million contract to continue forest management in Napeague and Hither Hills State Parks to address damage from the invasive Southern Pine Beetle. The contract will focus on areas adjacent to homes, trails, and Montauk Highway, while also creating additional access for Fire
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To ensure access to higher education for all New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul is urging students to complete both the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application. This effort aims to maximize the availability of student financial aid for the upcoming
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Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has taken a significant step to promote a distraction-free learning environment in the state's K-12 schools by launching a new website that allows parents and students to find their school's policy on smartphone restrictions. As of this fall, over 96%
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New York Office of the Governor Kathy Hochul has been working on implementing a statewide policy aimed at creating distraction-free learning environments in schools across New York State. As part of this initiative, the Governor held a roundtable with Finger Lakes region school leaders, parents, and students to highlight plans
