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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES STATE HAS PROVIDED $30 MILLION IN GRANTS TO FIGHT GUN VIOLENCE OVER LAST THREE MONTHS
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $6.2 million in grants to expand community and hospital-based gun violence intervention programs in communities across the state that have experienced significant increases in shootings and firearm-related murders over the past year. Governor Hochul also announced $100,000 in new grants to Family Services of Westchester and Peace is a Lifestyle to expand their
In Honor of Transgender Awareness Week, Governor Hochul Signs LGBTQ+ Protection Bills
S.674/A.459 Relates to Vacating Convictions for Offenses Committed Due to Being a Victim of Sex Trafficking, Labor Trafficking and Compelling Prostitution S.5325/A.6193 Requires Utility Companies to Allow Customers to Use Their Preferred Name and Pronouns