Congrats to the recipients in the 108 AD:

- Museum Association of NY
- Arts Center of the Cap Reg
- Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
- Media Alliance
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
- RPI
- Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center
- Tap, Inc
- WMHT

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Free parking & light refreshments
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that inspires community connection and makes Downtown Albany a place you want to be.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Corning Tower Observation Deck, Empire State Plaza
Session 1 – 5:00 p.m. / Session 2 – 6:30 p.m.
Both sessions cover the same content

This is a win for people and animals alike.

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I was glad to help secure a $500,000 grant from the State Department of Agriculture and Markets to bring this important initiative to life.

Thank you to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society for their partnership and commitment to compassionate care.

The Governor is also encouraging more New Yorkers to check their eligibility and apply for EAP, which offers ongoing utility bill discounts to over one million households statewide.

You can learn more or enroll here: dps.ny.gov/energy-affor...

New York’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP) will continue providing monthly discounts for households already enrolled. No one currently receiving these benefits will lose them during this pause.

• Specialized programs for disabled veterans
• Advocates who connect veterans to training and employment opportunities
• Credit toward state licenses through the Experience Counts program
• A Veterans Temporary Hiring Program for post-9/11 veterans

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nationwide for their sacrifice and courage. I thank Governor Hochul for signing this important bill into law and for her continued support of our Veterans.

I was proud to sponsor this legislation with my colleagues Senator Jake Ashby and Assemblyman Scott Bennett, that designating New York as a Purple Heart State so that we, as New Yorkers, can collectively express our gratitude to the approximately 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients

Earlier this week, Governor Hochul signed into law my bill S1889/A29 that designates the State of New York as a Purple Heart state, honoring combat veterans for their service and sacrifices made for the country and for the State of New York.

while highlighting the beauty of our Adirondack region. I will continue to work with the Albany County Airport Authority and our partners to grow and develop the Albany International Airport into a best in class airport. Thank you Gov Hochul and the NYS DOT for this investment.

This is a positive step toward strengthening our state workforce and creating new pathways for experienced individuals to advance their careers in public service. Kudos to the Governor for bringing proven private-sector practices into the public sector.

At this time, the shutdown is not expected to impact WIC operations in New York State. But this is all subject to change, so please continue to check the NYS DOH website here for more updates: www.health.ny.gov/prevention/n...

- These funds will go directly to food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens to help provide emergency food support.

- They will not be added to individual EBT cards — only the federal government has that authority.