Office of Governor Kathy Hochul · Original source
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $1 million in state funding for the Village of Hempstead Volunteer Fire Department in Nassau County to replace outdated radios that have limited functionality inside burning buildings. The award builds on the state’s V-FIRE grant program, which has provided $50 million to 153 volunteer fire departments and districts, with a further $25 million secured in the FY 2027 Enacted Budget for a third round.
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom · Original source
California Governor Gavin Newsom is offering state support through the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics at Veterans Village of San Diego to provide mental health services to sailors and Marines returning to San Diego after a 321-day deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The care is backed by the California Veterans Health Initiative, funded with up to $38 million, whose grantees delivered more than 30,000 appointments statewide as of August 2026.
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State · Original source
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took reporters’ questions at Joint Base Andrews on October 17 before travelling to Uzbekistan for talks with five Central Asian countries. He said no one at the White House ordered Starlink speeds slowed in Ukraine, which lacks access to the military Starshield service. He said President Trump wants a 60-day period to study the impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs, and that the U.S. is very disturbed by West Bank violence.
Office of Governor Kathy Hochul · Original source
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed A.6790-A/S.6233-A, quadrupling the state personal income tax credit for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers from $200 to $800 for individuals and from $400 to $1,600 for married couples. The higher credit applies from tax year 2027, so volunteers can claim it when filing in 2028. Eligible volunteers may claim either the state credit or a qualifying local property tax exemption.
