Governor Hochul Details Her Statewide $1 Billion Mental Health Care Overhaul.

New York Democratic Chairman Jay S. Jacobs hosted the DNC Eastern Caucus with James Clyburn during last week's DNC meeting in Philadelphia. 

• Governor Hochul announced the details of her statewide $1 Billion mental health care overhaul. The plan will expand access to mental health care across New York.
  
  
• Senator Gillibrand, Representatives Espaillat, Goldman, and Velázquez, and Mayor Adams secure millions in infrastructure improvements for NYC's roads to address traffic fatalities.
  
  
• Governor Hochul announced upstate NY's economic development awards to strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing industry. New York Power Authority approves awards for Edwards, world leader in vacuum and abatement equipment in semiconductor industry, spurring $212 million in capital investments and creating more than 340 jobs.
  

Governor Hochul outlined the FY 2024 budget on February 1st

• • Governor follows through on pledge not to raise income taxes for FY 2024 budget
    
    
  • New York Housing Compact will build 800,000 new homes, address statewide housing shortage
    
    
  • $337 million investment aimed at reducing and preventing gun violence
    
    
  • Addresses MTA 'Fiscal Cliff' while investing in public transit statewide
    
    
  • Investing $5.5 Billion to promote energy affordability, reduce emissions, and clean our air and water, building on more than $30 billion committed to climate action
    
    
  • $7.6 Billion, four-year child care investment continues, eligibility increased to include an additional 113,000 children
    
    
  • $1 Billion health care investments for capital projects at hospitals and other facilities
    
    
  • $1.3 Billion economic development investments will create jobs of the future across the Empire State
    
    
  • $1 Billion investment will provide health care, shelter, and other critical services to asylum seekers
    
    
  • Fully phases in foundation id, a $24 Billion commitment to education that includes $125 million for pre-K, and $250 Million for learning loss tutoring
    
    
• President Biden gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday, outlining historic progress, as well as giving the American people his agenda for the next two years. 
  
  
• Governor Hochul announces $3 Million for small business grants in Buffalo. Applications will be available for the East Buffalo Small Business Working Capital Grant Program from February 3 to February 17.
  
  
• Mayor Adams announces COVID-19 vaccination will become optional for New York City workers. Statistics show that over 96% of city workers are vaccinated.