Our Work In New York In partnership with the New York State Department of State, Division of Local Government Services, ARC is supporting 40 projects in New York totaling $7.8 million in fiscal year (FY) 2025. These investments have been matched by $6.8 million in New York. They are also…

Governor Kathy Hochul began her career in public service on her local Town Board before serving as Erie County Clerk, and then as a member of Congress for New York’s 26th Congressional District. She more recently served in statewide office as Lieutenant Governor and now as the first female Governor…

Michael F. Morris serves as the Deputy Secretary of State for Local Government at the Department of State. He previously served as an Assistant Deputy Secretary of State and Special Assistant for the Office of Local Government at the Department.  Michael has extensive experience in state and local government including as a…