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The 2025 Dr. King Statewide Children’s Book Drive is underway! ?? Join us in honoring Dr. King's legacy by promoting literacy and education for all. Your support can make a profound difference! Every action counts, whether you can donate, spread the word, or learn more: on.ny.gov/nyking

Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY 2026 Executive Budget includes record investments in education. Today, OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy met with education professionals from Capital Region BOCES to outline how the Governor’s free school lunch and breakfast proposal will help over 2.7 million students across the State succeed by: ? Addressing food insecurity ? Saving families $1,600 ? Supporting student health ? Improving educational outcomes → More: on.ny.gov/4ieJGqZ Additional proposals include restrictions on cell phone use in classrooms, the new College in High School Opportunity Fund, and support for advanced technology. More: on.ny.gov/3DCTX16 Thank you, Capital Region BOCES, for the opportunity to highlight how Governor Hochul’s educational agenda will further support the needs of our students and school districts in the Capital Region and across the State.

The women of OGS Design & Construction spent a day at Thacher State Park during Women in Construction Week connecting, empowering, and growing through a team-building event! #WomenInConstructionWeek2025 ?? The agenda was packed with transformative experiences, including wellness seminars, storytelling sessions, and a self-defense class. ???? ? Each year during #WICWeek, OGS D&C highlights the incredible women within our organization with an event that aims to build a supportive community that empowers, educates, and inspires.? ? Together, we rise and envision a brighter future for ourselves and foster a workplace where every woman can thrive. #WICWeek25 cc: National Association of Women in Construction

?? Today, on Employee Appreciation Day, we take a moment to recognize the dedication, talent, and hard work of our outstanding employees at #TeamOGS. Your commitment to excellence, innovation, and public service does not go unnoticed—and today, we celebrate YOU!?

Happy Women’s History Month! Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of women in education at the opening of our new exhibit at the New York State Capitol: on.ny.gov/whm25 For 2025, the theme is “Moving Forward Together,” spotlighting “women educating and inspiring generations.” This year, we're shining a light on the New York trailblazers who have shaped minds and futures. Whether through teaching, writing, science, medical studies, or the arts, the women highlighted in this exhibit demonstrate that knowledge is a powerful catalyst for change. These women have shown the resilience it takes to create a more accessible world through mentorship and education. Whether you visit in person or explore online, don't miss the chance to be inspired by their stories: on.ny.gov/whm25

This week, OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy was on the road again, presenting highlights from Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY 2026 Executive Budget and what it means for #Albany’s future: ogs.ny.gov/budget? ? This year’s proposed Budget includes historic investments in technology, education, and transportation, including an unprecedented $400 million for Downtown Albany revitalization with the goal of:? ?? → Attracting residential and retail growth to Albany’s city center? → Improving public safety and quality of life? → Reimaging the New York State Museum? → Connecting downtown Albany with surrounding neighborhoods? ?? Thank you for joining us, Downtown Albany BID, Lark Street BID, Central Ave BID, and the Advance Albany County Alliance team and Board of Directors for your support. We’re excited to spur public-private partnerships to build a more vibrant downtown that integrates office commuters, local businesses, and city residents. Let’s turn Governor Hochul’s vision for Albany into a sustainable plan for long-term growth.

ICYMI Our Procurement team attended the New York State Association of Towns Annual Meeting & Training School last month in New York City.? ? We had a productive day at the booth:? ? ?? Speaking with over 140 authorized users, including several who thanked us for the hard work that we have recently been doing to handle the road salt shortage? ?? Answering many general questions regarding what we do and how we can help municipalities? ? AND Contract Management Specialist James Jasiewicz did a presentation called “Why Buy Thru NY: Benefits of Using OGS Centralized Contracts.”? ? Have a procurement question of your own? Get your questions answered ??? on.ny.gov/OGSprocurement?

OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy is on the road again this week sharing highlights from Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY 2025 Executive Budget proposal. First up, a stop at the Capital Region Chamber to present the Governor’s historic investments for Albany to help support business, technology, education, and economic growth: ? $400 million Championing Downtown Albany revitalization initiative ? $68.2 million for Capital District Transportation Authority ? $106.5 million for local highways and bridges ? Increasing the State’s MWBE discretionary purchasing threshold to $1.5 million ?? More: ogs.ny.gov/budget Thank you to Steve Obermeyer, Chair of the Center for Economic Growth, and Mark Eagan, President and CEO of the Capital Region Chamber and Center for Economic Growth, for the opportunity to meet with your members today. Together, we can create a resilient and vibrant Albany. Later this week, we’ll meet with Lark Street BID, Central Avenue BID, and Downtown Albany BID to discuss the next steps for the CAP plan.

#ICYMI, Commissioner Jeanette Moy sat down with WTEN-TV's Jamie DeLine and John Gray to explain how recent increases in New York’s tech industry highlighted the need for Governor Kathy Hochul’s historic investment in the state’s capital city: bit.ly/3QIOuJ4 The proposed four hundred million dollar Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) plan will help bolster tourism and turn #Albany into a regional destination.