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GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS TRANSFORMATIVE GREEN CHIPS LEGISLATION TO CREATE JOBS AND LOWER EMISSIONS BY BOOSTING SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING IN NEW YORK
First-in-the-Nation Legislation Offers Financial Assistance in Exchange for New Jobs, Capital Investment, and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Companies Must Deliver Tangible Community Benefits, Including Prevailing Wage, Workforce Training, and Programs To Expand Opportunities for Disadvantaged Populations Prepares New York to Take Advantage of Major Economic Opportunities Created by Federal CHIPS and Science Bill Signed into Law by President Biden This Week Governor Hochul today signed the groundbreaking, first-in-the-nation... -
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce Groundbreaking on $189 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Starhill Phase I will Create 326 New Affordable Homes in Morris Heights with 200 Supportive Homes for Adults Experiencing Homelessness Rendering Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the groundbreaking on a $189 million affordable housing development in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx. Starhill Phase I will feature 326 affordable apartments, including 200 homes with supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness. “This... -
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $20 Million Jawonio Corporate Headquarters and Summer Education Cabins in Rockland County
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the $20 million Jawonio campus in New City, Rockland County. The project consisted of the relocation of Jawonio’s summer education facility and construction of a new 70,000 square foot facility for corporate offices and a new Workforce Training Center. As part of this project, the organization has committed to creating 230 new jobs and retaining nearly 700 full-time positions. New York... -
Capital Region Man Honored as Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2022 National Man of the Year
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced online Tuesday that Adam Neary of Guilderland has been selected as the organization’s National Man of the Year. Neary, a principal at WealthOne LLC, was named in June as the Regional Man of the Year by the LLS Connecticut–Albany–Eastern New York Chapter after shattering a fundraising record in the annual Man and Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign. Raising... -
Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of Representative Antonio Delgado as Lieutenant Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Representative Delgado currently represents New York’s 19th Congressional District, which includes the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Delgado is Afro-Latino, the first person of color to represent Upstate New York in Congress and a member of both the Black and Hispanic Congressional Caucuses. “I am proud to appoint Antonio Delgado, an outstanding... -
Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of Historic FY 2023 New York State Budget
Record Investments in Healthcare, Education, Housing, Infrastructure, and the Environment Increases State Reserves to 15 Percent of State Operating Funds Spending by 2025 Strengthens Public Safety and Government Ethics Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the highlights of the historic FY 2023 Budget, which blends record investments into the long-term future of New York along with significant one-time aid to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented fiscal... -
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION AWARDED IN ROUND XI OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INITIATIVE
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION AWARDED IN ROUND XI OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INITIATIVE Most Recent Round of Approved Awards Supports 47 Shovel-Ready Projects Full List of Awardees To-Date Can Be Found Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38 million has been awarded to support 47 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. This year, $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development was made... -
Ostroff Associates Kicks Off Feed Albany’s Spring 2022 Fundraising Campaign with $25,000 Donation
ALBANY, N.Y – Ostroff Associates helped Feed Albany launch its spring 2022 fundraising campaign on Tuesday, with a $25,000 commitment to the non-profit dedicated to providing packaged meals to people in need in the Capital City. “Food insecurity is a significant issue and one that our company and team is committed to combating,” said Rick Ostroff, president and CEO of Ostroff Associates. “Our contribution last year helped Feed Albany... -
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to End State Mask Requirement in Schools Starting March 2
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced plans to end the state mask requirement in schools starting on March 2, 2022. The Governor made this decision based on the analysis of several key COVID-19 data trends and after consulting with health and education experts, as well as parents, teachers and school administrators. The announcement also follows recent changes in metrics used by the CDC to determine risk and transmission levels in communities.... -
The Public Affairs & Advocacy Alliance Launches Newly Formed National Network, Ostroff Associates Among Key Members
Providing informed strategy and insights to organizations and industries across the country through extensive experience, deep knowledge, and a localized approach ALBANY, N.Y. – With significant and impactful policy issues taking shape across the nation, The Public Affairs & Advocacy Alliance (The Alliance), today announced the launch of its newly formed network of leading public affairs companies. Through its coast-to-coast reach and full-service offerings in the lobbying, public affairs,...