News & Announcements

Governor Hochul announced the seventh round of funding through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative which will help cover operating expenses for 1,400 units of...

Governor Kathy Hochul today, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, launched a statewide multi-media campaign to help ensure eligible families access child care assistance.

Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence will partner with Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to launch an intellectual and developmental disabilities advisory council to increase...

Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS OPDV, in partnership with NYS DMV, announced a contest for New Yorkers to vote on a new custom state license plate.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a Solicitation of Interest for the second round of the Abortion Provider Support Fund totaling $15 million, which will...

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed eight pieces of legislation to provide support and resources for victims of human trafficking.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a statewide hotline, 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773), for issues of workplace sexual harassment.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10 million to improve the security of reproductive health care and abortion services providers.

From the Division of Human Rights: "On May 13, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation protecting victims of domestic violence from discrimination. This legislation expanded...