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posted: October 29, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs

State’s Two Signature Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development Programs Have Awarded $1.34 Billion in Funding to 178 Communities All Applicants Must Meet Pro-Housing Community Requirements to Qualify for Funding Applications are Due by January 8, 2027 at 4 p.m. Through the CFA Portal…

posted: September 25, 2026

Fall Starts in New York's Cider Country: Governor Hochul and The New York Cider Association Launch "NY State of Cider" Campaign to Grow Agricultural Tourism, Strengthen Rural Economies, and Position New York as the Nation's Premier Hard Cider Destination

New Partnership between New York Cider Association and Airbnb Will Connect Travelers to New York's Premier Hard Cider Regions Through Dedicated Digital Destination Guide Launch of Campaign Delivers on the Governor’s 2026 State of the State Commitment to Establish New York as the Top Destination…

posted: August 26, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces $3.5 Billion in Regional Economic Impact From FIFA World Cup 2026

Economic Impact Across New York and New Jersey Exceeds Original $3.3 Billion Projection, Driven by $1.9 Billion in Direct Spending Tournament Supported More Than 27,000 Total Jobs, Generated $1.4 Billion in Total Labor Income, and Delivered More Than $414 Million in Total State and Local Tax Revenue…

posted: August 18, 2026

New York State Encourages Individuals Living with Mental Illness to Visit State Parks, Historic Sites, and Recreational Sites

New Streamlined ‘Access Pass’ Process Helps Individuals Living with Mental Illness Verify Eligibility for Free or Discounted Access Initiative Aimed at Helping New Yorkers with Qualified Disabilities to Improve Mental Wellbeing, Community Connection by Spending Time Outdoors The New York State…

posted: July 20, 2026

Governor Hochul Highlights Statewide FIFA World Cup Impacts

posted: October 4, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Recreation & Transportation's Projects Supporting Year-Round Tourism in Heart of Adirondacks

World-Class 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail Now Open for Year-Round Public Use Adirondack Railroad Tupper Lake Station Platform Completed View Photos and Video of the Adirondack Rail Trail View a Map of the Adirondack Rail Trail Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of two major…

posted: September 3, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs

Governor Hochul today announced that $200 million in funding is available through the State’s two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs—$100 million each for Round 9 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and Round 4 of the NY Forward program, which focuses…

posted: May 28, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of I LOVE NY Summer Tourism and Travel Campaign

Comprehensive Marketing Effort Includes New Domestic and International Advertising, an I LOVE NY Mobile Marketing Tour, and Continued Industry Relations Efforts To Promote Visitation New Ads Can Be Viewed Here and Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of I LOVE NY's new integrated…

posted: March 24, 2025

Maple Month: Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2025 Maple Weekends in New York State

Encourages New Yorkers To Support Local Producers by Visiting Local Sugarhouses, Boosting the Industry and Local Agri-Tourism Governor’s FY 2026 Executive Budget Includes Initiatives To Grow the Maple Industry and Help New York Become the Leading Maple Innovator Photos of Governor Hochul Visiting…

posted: January 27, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Record Attendance at State Parks

Park Attendance Data Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. Total visits statewide surged by…

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