Press Releases

2023
March 1, 2023 Testimony of the Department of Civil Service Before the Joint Hearing of the Legislative Fiscal Committees
February 14, 2023 Governor Hochul Launches Nation-leading Initiative to Offer Fully Paid Parental Leave to New York State Employees(External Link)
January 25, 2023 New York State Department of Civil Service Announces Application Period Now Open To Pursue Public Service Careers as Investigators
2022
December 19, 2022 New York State Department of Civil Service and Department Of Taxation And Finance Announce Application Period Now Open to Pursue Careers in Tax Compliance and Taxpayer Services
November 1, 2022 New York State Department of Civil Service Announces Professional Career Opportunities Online Exam is Now Open For Registration to Fill Hundreds of Jobs Across State Government
October 14, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces Pay Increases for Nurse Positions to Improve Statewide Recruitment and Retention Efforts(External Link)
October 4, 2022 Governor Hochul Launches First Annual New York State Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month(External Link)
August 5, 2022 New York State Announces $15,000 Pay Increase to Attract and Retain DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers and Forest Rangers in Lower Hudson Valley and Downstate Locations(External Link)
August 3, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces Ratification of 5-year Labor Agreement with Civil Service Employees Association(External Link)
August 1, 2022 New York State Department of Civil Service and Department of Motor Vehicles Announce Online Exam Now Open for Motor Vehicle Representatives
July 21, 2022 New York State Announces $15,000 Pay Increase to Attract and Retain State Parks, SUNY Police Officers in Mid-Hudson and Downstate Facilities(External Link)
July 6, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces Applications Open for Exams to Pursue Careers in Law Enforcement(External Link)
June 17, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of New York Convention Operating Corporation, Senate Confirmation of Department of Civil Service Commissioner(External Link)
June 3, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces 5-year Labor Agreement with Civil Service Employee Association(External Link)
June 2, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces Ratification of 7-Year Labor Agreement With Law Enforcement Union Council 82(External Link)
May 11, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces 7-Year Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Officers Union, Council 82(External Link)
April 20, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces Timothy Hogues Will Be Nominated Commissioner and President of the State Civil Service Commission(External Link)
February 22, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces 4-Year Labor Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association Of New York State(External Link)
January 5, 2022 Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Plan to Strengthen New York's Workforce and Help Grow the Economy(External Link)
2021
November 11, 2021 On Veterans Day, Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Protect and Support Veterans and Their Families(External Link)