Fri, Jan 17th 2025 04:45 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced two funding opportunities are available to support New York's county and local fairs. The state's Transportation for Youth to New York State County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program will provide a total of $350,000 for transportation and related costs to bring participating youth groups, who may otherwise not be able to, to their county and local fairs during the 2025 fair season.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 04:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, recognized January as Stalking Awareness Month - and Jan. 18 as Stalking Awareness Day of Action in New York. She issued a proclamation and directed that all state landmarks be illuminated yellow tomorrow, Jan. 18, in honor of those impacted by stalking and all forms of gender-based violence.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 03:00 pm
Five hundred New York National Guard soldiers and airmen are deploying to Washington, D.C., to support the 60th presidential inauguration, set for Jan. 20.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 03:00 pm
State tax receipts totaled $79.9 billion through the first three quarters of state fiscal year (SFY) 2024-25, $1.2 billion higher than estimates released in the division of the budget's (DOB) mid-year update to the enacted budget financial plan.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 02:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a team of 10 Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers is traveling to California to support ongoing efforts to contain wildfires raging in Los Angeles. The forest rangers flew out of Albany on Thursday morning for what is expected to be a two-week assignment.
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Wed, Jan 15th 2025 07:55 pm
Property tax levy growth for New York's school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year in a row, according to data released by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a total of 129,686 tickets were issued statewide, as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" traffic enforcement period between Christmas and New Year's Day. The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, ran from Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 11:00 am
As part of her 2025 State of the State agenda, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed creating the nation's first-ever crime analysis joint special operations command (CA-JSOC) headquarters to help fight crime and coordinate intelligence-sharing among hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement entities.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a lake-effect snow event expected to impact parts of the Western New York, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:50 pm
The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. announced eight upstate municipalities have been awarded approximately $1 million in grants from the Canal Corp. through round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. Since its inception, the REDC initiative has identified and invested in significant economic development projects, revitalizing communities and businesses across the state.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:50 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced more than $11 million has been awarded to support over 100 economic development projects through three programs during round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, issued a proclamation designating January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in New York, and highlighting ongoing efforts to raise awareness of human trafficking.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:20 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding New Yorkers that 1099-G tax forms will be automatically mailed to those who claimed unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2024.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 01:15 pm
As her fifth proposal as part of her affordability agenda for the 2025 State of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic initiative to ensure every single one of New York's over 2.7 million students can receive breakfast and lunch for free at school.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2025 04:20 pm
In recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed New York state landmarks to be lit dark blue to honor the critical and exemplary work of law enforcement statewide.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of up to $2 million to expand resiliency and suicide prevention efforts among military veterans and uniformed personnel, including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, corrections officers and emergency dispatchers.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Monday, urged New Yorkers to take precautions as extreme cold temperatures and gusty winds this week will bring an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the application period for a record-level $379.5 million to fund programs and services for victims and survivors of crime for three years beginning Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2025 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, updated New Yorkers on weather conditions impacting counties throughout the state this weekend, and urged them to prepare for colder temperatures next week.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:30 pm
Gusty winds and cold weather are expected this weekend. AAA is preparing for an increase in call volume, especially for dead batteries, as temperatures fall. Motorists who need assistance should request road service via the free AAA mobile app or AAA.com to avoid waiting on hold amid high call volume over the telephone.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:20 pm
With National Weather Service forecasts calling for potential lake-effect snow this weekend across the region, National Grid reminds its customers to exercise caution when removing snow and ice.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT), in partnership with the New York State Police, conducted training exercises at more than 900 locations statewide in 2024 to increase public vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity. This included assessing more than 200 infrastructure locations across the state.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 02:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes online for free thanks to Direct File expansion, a simple, self-service tool.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 01:40 pm
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced the opening of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than 2,800 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and more than 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved during 2024, a sign of the continuing progress New York state is making in modernizing its vital transportation infrastructure.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the state afford the cost of purchasing healthy food.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring increased workers' compensation and paid family leave benefits for workers, while also delivering savings for businesses.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Wednesday, updated New Yorkers on the lake-effect snow event continuing into the weekend for areas in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the North Country.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced enhanced security measures being taken this week by state agencies ahead of New Year's Eve.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will increase the accessibility of home heating aid and help identify more seniors who are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 09:35 am
The Niagara Region division of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will illuminate Niagara Falls tonight in red, white and blue in tribute to the life of President Jimmy Carter.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul encourages New Yorkers to spend time outdoors this holiday season and celebrate the new year at state parks, historic sites, natural areas, environmental education centers, canal trails, and public lands across the Empire State on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to crack down on the "black market" for restaurant reservations. The bill prohibits third-party restaurant reservation services from arranging unauthorized reservations, putting an end to a predatory marketplace that placed a cost on consumers before they even entered a restaurant, and made dining inaccessible to those who refused to pay.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:20 pm
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. received approval Thursday from the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service effective Jan. 1, 2025. This is the first increase to National Fuel's base delivery rates in New York since 2017 and only the second increase in 16 years.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:00 pm
With the signing of Senate bill S.593A, New York families will have much easier access to Down syndrome resources with the creation of the Down syndrome diagnosis awareness program.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the release of new comprehensive guidance to help employers better protect outdoor workers during extreme cold weather. This initiative builds on NYSDOL's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme weather events, following the release of heavy precipitation, wildfire smoke and extreme heat guidance.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips on how consumers can protect themselves from thieves trying to steal packages from their homes this holiday season.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional 50 cents per hour starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
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