News & Announcements

Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today announced the release of final rules on how social media companies must restrict addictive features on their platforms to comply with the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and protect children’s mental health.

Governor Hochul announced a record-level investment of $23 million for the STRIVE initiative, significantly expanding New York’s efforts to respond to and prevent domestic violence, hold individuals who cause harm accountable, and improve services to better support survivors.

Governor Hochul joined elected leaders, parents and advocates at the Vanderbilt YMCA to highlight childcare investments in the Fiscal Year 2027 New York State Budget.

Governor Hochul announced decisive action to strengthen public safety and protect survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, selecting Clinton, Putnam, Yates, Columbia, and Delaware counties to participate in a two-year Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Pilot.

Governor Hochul announced record-level funding of nearly $13 million for state-certified rape crisis programs, an investment that strengthens support for survivors statewide and is sustained in the Governor’s FY27 Executive Budget.

Governor Hochul issued a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, reaffirming the State’s commitment to supporting and empowering victims and survivors and preventing sexual violence in all its forms.

Governor Hochul announced $20 million in state grants available to eligible providers to fund medication abortion health care services under the New York State Supplemental Abortion Provider Support Fund.

Governor Hochul announced EXPRESS NY, a statewide effort to make government work better, and is calling for ideas and opportunities to cut red tape. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit ideas and recommendations using the online portal by April 3, 2026.

Governor Kathy Hochul today proclaimed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, highlighting New York’s Leadership in Digital Safety and Youth Violence Prevention. 16 State landmarks will be illuminated in orange this evening, Sunday, February 1, in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.