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New York welcomed a record-setting 306.3 million visitors in 2023, while also setting new highs for direct visitor spending and total economic impact associated with the state’s tourism industry. Read More

New York Times reporters Benjamin Oreskes and Nicholas Fandos reported that “Ms. Hochul made a forceful case that Vice President Kamala Harris was best positioned to lead the Democratic Party and the nation into the future.” Read More

“Our courts must be led by qualified, fair and impartial jurists,” Governor Hochul said. “With decades of legal experience and deep knowledge of the law, these three judges will be tremendous additions to the appellate division.” Read More

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced that she had approved seven new laws. The new laws include measures that strengthen access to the ballot – building on the historic John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York intended to protect against voter discrimination and disenfranchisement, and seeking to enfranchise new voters and standardize important elements of the electoral process. Read More

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced that New York State will provide $54 million to support the Second Avenue Subway expansion project that would extend the Second Avenue line to  125th Street in East Harlem. Read More