Tue, May 26th 2026 08:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the 2026-27 academic year is now open.
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Tue, May 26th 2026 08:25 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.49, down 3 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.18. The New York State average is $4.59, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.13.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:05 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June - and encourages motorists to "Give Turtles a Brake."
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:05 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) was out in force throughout the month of April, patching potholes and laying new asphalt to rejuvenate state roads across New York. This unprecedented push resulted in more than 250,000 potholes filled, smashing the goal of 175,000 announced by the governor in early April.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled renderings for a transformative cruise ship terminal on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, marking a new chapter for the city's waterfront.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:30 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced hunters harvested an estimated 227,032 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 hunting seasons, approximately 2% more than the 2024 season and within 1% of the five-year average.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 01:00 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection warns consumers to be alert for home improvement scams.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 12:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced sustained progress in the ongoing fight against gun violence during the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time last year in communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.52, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.18. The New York state average is $4.61, up 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.13.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 15 New York state landmarks will be illuminated orange this evening, Thursday, May 14, to honor the lives lost and those impacted by the racially motivated mass shooting that occurred May 14, 2022, at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo's east side.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:30 pm
Despite median household incomes increasing in every county from 2019-24, they did not keep pace with the cost of living when adjusting for the 23.1% inflation during that time period, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced investments to implement watershed improvements and build new partnerships targeting harmful algal blooms (HABs) that have surpassed $400 million over her tenure, including a new $2.5 million research grant program now available.
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Thu, May 7th 2026 05:50 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today explained important steps taxpayers should take if they receive a letter or notice from the Tax Department requesting additional information about their tax return.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
In recognition of National Small Business Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the launch of the sustainable business navigator program to provide free advice to small businesses so they can cut costs while also helping the environment.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 08:30 pm
New York Sea Grant is issuing a reminder to residents in New York's Great Lakes region about information resources they can use to document flood impacts and to recover after a flood event.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 11:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a record-level investment of $23 million for the statewide targeted reductions in intimate partner violence (STRIVE) initiative, which doubles the number of participating police departments and significantly expands New York's efforts to respond to and prevent domestic violence, hold individuals who cause harm accountable for their behavior, and improve services and better support survivors.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
New York State United Teachers honored the extraordinary commitment and achievements of its members at the union's 55th representative assembly, NYSUT's annual policymaking convention.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:50 am
The 15th annual "I Love My Park Day" brought together more than 5,000 volunteers at over 150 state parks, historic sites and public lands across New York on Saturday.
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Sat, May 2nd 2026 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed 17 state landmarks to be illuminated red the evening of Saturday, May 2, as part of "Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters," which honors firefighters who have died in service to their communities, remembers their families and recognizes National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
The New York State Department of Transportation observed an alarming trend of speeding during recent deployments of automated work zone speed enforcement cameras along Interstate 290 in Amherst.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Christian Jackstadt was named acting commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles following the April 29 retirement of Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced record-level funding of nearly $13 million for state-certified rape crisis programs, an investment that strengthens support for survivors statewide and is sustained in the governor's FY27 executive budget.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the season-opener for walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, and pickerel will begin May 1.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 06:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff until sunset on April 25 in honor of fallen New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officer Ronald J. Bosela.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 12:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the public submission portal for the state's new EXPRESS NY (expediting processes and regulations to enable streamlined services) initiative received an overwhelming response of over 3,700 recommendations to cut red tape and improve government delivery.
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 11:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York's volunteer firefighter training stipend program is expanding to offset costs for five additional training courses available to volunteer firefighters.
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Tue, Apr 21st 2026 06:40 pm
Americans say brain health is as important as physical health as they age, yet most do not know how to protect it, according to the Alzheimer's Association's 2026 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report and a nationwide survey released today by the Alzheimer's Association.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 07:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week, a week-long campaign running from April 20-24 that promotes work zone safety statewide, urging drivers to slow down, stay alert and follow New York's "Move Over Law" to protect highway and roadside workers. This year's national theme is "Safe Actions Save Lives."
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in reducing gun violence across communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, with new data showing significant declines in shootings and gun deaths through the first three months of 2026.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of General Services (OGS) remind New Yorkers to take action to protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the "Lights Out" initiative.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 03:00 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.05, down 8 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.16. The New York state average is $4.11, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.09.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 08:10 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday highlighted the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York by encouraging New Yorkers to take steps to prepare themselves and their households for severe weather.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 08:25 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today highlights filing resources for taxpayers who've yet to submit their personal income tax returns. The deadline to file and pay any taxes owed (or request an extension to file) is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Wednesday, April 15.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 06:40 pm
Gov. Hochul announced more than $20 million is now available to make energy efficiency and electrification upgrades at hospitals in New York through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program (EBC: Hospitals), which provides support for improvement projects that showcase innovative pathways to reduce energy use and on-site greenhouse gas emissions.
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Wed, Apr 8th 2026 08:40 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Tuesday reminded taxpayers that the deadline to file personal income tax returns and pay any taxes owed (or request an extension of time to file) is midnight, April 15, 2026.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 05:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Financial Aid Awareness Month in New York, reaffirming the state's commitment to breaking down barriers to higher education.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 12:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an "unprecedented" state effort to fill potholes and repave roads across New York, following one of the coldest winters in recent memory.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 10:45 am
On Friday, the New York State Public Service Commission announced it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April 2026 as Safe Digging Month.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 10:45 am
On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 12 community-based projects across seven regions of New York were selected as awardees through the New York State Community World Cup Grant program. State funding will support locally organized public viewing events and related programming tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 09:55 am
New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% - a loss of over 176,000 visitors - second only to California, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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