NYS Department of State

Led by the NY Secretary of State, through our many programs, the Department of State is dedicated to expanding opportunities for communities.

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The Department of State’s Office for New Americans has a mission of assisting immigrants achieve the American Dream.

Through resources, support, and our New Americans call center hotline—we are dedicated to helping make this a reality for all New Yorkers.

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Thank you @NPR, @FingerLakes1 and @thedailystar for amplifying the NY Department of State's crucial new warning to New Yorkers. AI usage is on the rise, with many users sharing personal information for health and emotional support.

Learn more at https://t.co/TnNUa1NePS.

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🚨Immigrant Fraud Alert🚨

Beware of common scams going around trying to take advantage of complex immigration laws to steal personal information or money from new Americans. Learn more:

https://t.co/7uyBfBJj4S

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Get out and vote! Voting closes at 9:00 PM.

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Governor Hochul just announced $200 million in funding through the Department of State’s signature downtown revitalization programs: The Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the NY Forward program. Apply today at https://t.co/itA6QdeIhR and https://t.co/vwOTJj3kCR!

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Did you know the Department of State is New York's official land and water use planning agency? 

But we don’t just plan. We act, too. Our “plan-then-act” strategy combines community-based planning with quick, ongoing project implementation and support: https://t.co/cUSNKhsTfS.

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Today marks 14 years since Hurricane Sandy hit New York, and the Department of State wants to make sure every business is prepared to protect themselves against any future hazard that comes their way. ⚠️🚧

Visit https://t.co/wF0vV8a7Ue for resources and to learn more.

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It’s not a trick… only a treat to work at the Department of State 🎃☺️🍬

Head over to https://t.co/tQIMHBN65O to find your new role!

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Successful day for the Department of State on Long Island speaking about how to eliminate marine debris in our ocean waters. 

@GovKathyHochul has brought millions of dollars to support the Department of State and shoreline communities rebuild water and infrastructure systems. 🌊

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Have you heard of the Department of State’s Address Confidentiality Program?

Our ACP supports victims of Domestic Violence. 💜

Learn more about our ACP by visiting https://t.co/4AJfD36uxR.

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The Secretary of State attended a successful event over the weekend for National Drug Take Back Day to dispose of drugs and uplift the New York State GRACE Initiative—created by @GovKathyHochul to educate New Yorkers about addiction and connect New Yorkers with resources.

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As part of the Village of Waverly’s $4.5 million NY Forward grant—the Department of State, alongside NY Empire State Development and local stakeholders, today unveiled a revitalized Soprano’s Supermarket!

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We’re here in Seneca Falls today unveiling improvements to People’s Park, including the activation of the Erie Canal edge, an accessible kayak launch, new pathways; and a new playground.

Come experience these new features yourself! ✨

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Department of State wears pink in solidarity with survivors 🩷

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Community revitalization goes hand and hand with affordability. 🤝🏘️

Governor Hochul understands this.

And we couldn’t do it alone without our partners at @EmpireStateDev, @NYSHCR, @NYPAenergy, local developers, and community stakeholders.

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Transforming communities one groundbreaking at a time 🚧👷🏽‍♀️

The Department of State broke ground on a $27 million Midtown Plaza Redevelopment project in Canton, NY!

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Revealing Potsdam’s new Downtown! 🏘️✂️💛

The $10 million Downtown Revitalization is connecting the historic business district, Raquette River, university campuses, arts institutions, and public parks into a cohesive downtown experience—strengthening the local economy.

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Next up 🔜 Canton, NY!

We’re breaking ground on an exciting new project today 👀🧐

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Great things happening in the Village of Potsdam today through our Downtown Revitalization Initiative! #opportunitystartshere #downtownrevitalization

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Congratulations to the creators of the film, “We Are the Bronx!”

The film celebrates 3 South Bronx murals supported by the Department of State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative and has been selected as a finalist for the Anthem Awards!