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Tioga State Rep. Friend wants Hochul to increase local road and bridge funds

Monday, March 13 by Bill Moyer

(Albany, NY) - Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend, whose district includes Tioga and Chemung counties in New York State, has joined his legislative colleagues and local highway superintendents to demand Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase local road and bridge aid. The group is fighting with... Read More.

NY Gov. Hochul wants state environmental agency to update counties’ drought status

Friday, August 19 by Bill Moyer

(Albany, NY) - Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue an updated drought watch after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and federal partner agencies. The watch now includes most New York counties, except... Read More.

Gov. Hochul snubs Tioga, Broome and Southern Tier in Covid #VaxtoSchool plan

Thursday, August 18 by Bill Moyer

(Albany, NY) - Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday the re-launch of the Covid #VaxtoSchool "statewide" campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged children in New Yorkers. But, #VaxtoSchool is not really a "statewide" campaign. Hochul completely ignored Tioga, Broome, Chemung, Chenango and other... Read More.

NY Gov. Hochul urges New Yorkers to be prepared for dangerous heat and humidity

Wednesday, July 20 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Kathy Hochul urges New Yorkers to be prepared for dangerous heat conditions expected to last through Thursday, as a combination of hot temperatures and moderate-to-high humidity levels cause heat index values in the 90s and potentially the low 100s in certain areas. On Wednesday, most of... Read More.

NY Gov. Hochul to end statewide indoor mask-or-vaccine mandate starting Thursday

Wednesday, February 9 by Bill Moyer

(Albany, NY) - Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirement will be lifted starting Thursday, February, 10, and will remain optional for businesses, local governments and counties to enforce. This mandate was implemented on December 10 as statewide cases... Read More.

Gov. Hochul: Masks required starting Monday in all NY indoor public places

Monday, December 13 by Bill Moyer

(NEW YORK) - Masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places starting Monday unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. Gov. Kathy Hochul said this a major action to address the expected winter surge in cases and hospitalizations statewide... Read More.

Gov. Hochul announces additional universal mask requirements amid Delta spread

Wednesday, September 15 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced additional universal mask requirements designed to protect New Yorkers against the highly contagious Delta variant and the recent surge in COVID-19 infections statewide. The requirement applies to New York State... Read More.

Gov. Hochul on Back to School: “… mask requirement in all schools” this fall

Wednesday, August 25 by Bill Moyer

On her first day in office, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new, comprehensive plan to help ensure a safe, productive return to schools this fall in the midst of rising COVID-19 numbers fueled by the Delta variant. As part of this plan, Hochul has... Read More.

Kathy Hochul takes oath of office as New York State’s 57th and 1st female governor

Tuesday, August 24 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Kathy Hochul is sworn-in early Tuesday as New York State's 57th Governor by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore during a ceremony at the New York State Capitol. First Gentleman Bill Hochul holds the Bible. (Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul)

BREAKING NEWS: Cuomo to resign, effective in 14 days, Hochul to become NY governor

Tuesday, August 10 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he will resign, not immediately, but effective in 14 days. It. Gov. Kathy Hochul will become governor.Cuomo's resignation comes amid national calls for him to step down after an independent investigation found he sexually sexually harassed at least... Read More.

New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on WEBO

Thursday, March 26 by WEBO Radio

New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on WEBO to talk about COVID-19