Tag: Kathy Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul warned smoke from Canadian wildfires could push air quality into the "very unhealthy" range in Western New York and urged residents to stay indoors and monitor AirNow.gov.

The governor's office released a July 16 public schedule showing Gov. Kathy Hochul will be in Albany and New York City and will hold a 9:30 a.m. roundtable in Albany on data centers.

Governor Kathy Hochul expanded an Air Quality Health Advisory statewide as smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes levels to 'Unhealthy' in Western New York; state agencies urge residents — especially sensitive groups and outdoor workers — to limit time outdoors and monitor local AQI.

Governor Hochul’s office said DFS approved a statewide workers’ compensation rate cut averaging 22%, effective Oct. 1, 2026, with combined employer and insurer savings the release pegs at more than $1.7 billion.

DFS approved an average 22% reduction in New York workers' compensation premium rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026; the administration says the change and NYSIF dividends amount to more than $1.7 billion in statewide savings.