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State releases new data and infographics tracking investments in mental health under Hochul plan
New York State and OMH published plain‑language infographics on July 23, 2026, summarizing progress across 23 mental‑health program areas funded since Gov. Hochul’s $1 billion initiative.
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Hochul says New York will pause hyperscale AI data centers while rules are written
Governor Kathy Hochul told the Wall Street Journal that New York is temporarily pausing new hyperscale AI data centers (50 MW+) while it writes rules to protect ratepayers, communities and infrastructure, and said existing facilities and smaller projects can continue.
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Hochul highlights one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers at Western New York roundtable
Governor Kathy Hochul held a Western New York roundtable announcing a one‑year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers while the state builds rules to protect ratepayers, the grid and local communities.
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Gov. Hochul urges accelerated testing after radioactive contamination found in Niagara and Erie counties
Governor Kathy Hochul urged the EPA to accelerate testing after radioactive contamination was discovered across Niagara and Erie counties. The state and federal agencies planned a 5 p.m. community briefing at the Niagara Falls Convention Center; the EPA has offered relocation to four families so far.
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Construction begins on $250M redevelopment of Buffalo’s Marine Drive public housing
Governor Kathy Hochul announced construction has begun on a $250 million first phase to redevelop Buffalo’s Marine Drive public housing. Phase I will create 254 new apartments; the full project is expected to replace 616 units with about 730 new apartments.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul to make housing announcement in Erie County; livestream available
Gov. Kathy Hochul will make a housing announcement in Erie County on July 20, 2026 at approximately 10:45 a.m.; a live stream and satellite feed details were provided by the Governor's Office.
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9 false or misleading claims RFK Jr. has made, investigated
Snopes keeps up with misinformation stemming from rumors spread by the health secretary.
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Trump official trolled as Labor Day pledge crashes and burns: ‘That’s not three bucks’
A bold Labor Day prediction made two months ago by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was dredged up Monday and trolled by a smirking MS NOW host.Peter Alexander repeatedly shared a clip of the self-assured member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet claiming Americans would see the…
