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May 05, 2025
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New York Capital Brief:
September 11, 2026
Greetings from Albany, NY
In this edition, we remember and honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and the lives that have been forever impacted. We also provide updates on 2027 health insurance rates, rural health transformation funding, recent actions by Governor Kathy Hochul, auto insurance reforms and more.
Governor Kathy Hochul Honors Victims, Survivors, and First Responders of 9/11
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul honored 9/11 victims, survivors, and first responders. “What began as a beautiful morning 25 years ago gave way to an unfathomable tragedy. New York will never forget those we lost, those who lived, and the families that were left behind,” Governor Hochul said. “Today, we honor their memory and the courage of a city that held strong in the face of immense tragedy.”
Flags will be flown at half-staff, and state landmarks will be lit red, white and blue tonight. She also announced $2.2 million in funding for the 9/11 memorial and museum to expand free admission to every Sunday for New Yorkers.
Governor Hochul also signed three pieces of legislation to support victims and first responders.
- Extends the deadline to submit documentation with the state’s retirement systems and the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board detailing an individual’s participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations (A.11531 / S.10605)
- Extends the expansion of eligibility for World Trade Center death and disability benefits for members of New York’s National Guard and their beneficiaries (A.11538 / S.10650)
- Extends the 25-year presumptive eligibility period for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup (A.11213A/S.10085A)
She said, “None of us will ever forget the horrific attacks on our state and nation on that day in 2001 — nor will we ever forget the unflinching bravery and sacrifice of civilians and first responders whose lives were devastated. As we mark the 25th anniversary of the events at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, we sign these three laws to support and honor those whose lives were transformed on that terrible day.”
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