Wed, Nov 13th 2024 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced funding is available to help low- and middle-income households and older adults lower their energy costs and keep their homes warm during cold winter months.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a legislative package in appreciation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of New York's veterans. The legislation enacted Monday includes the renaming of bridges and highways across the state in honor of fallen heroes, as well as measures enhancing access to veterans benefits, "reflecting New York's unwavering commitment to honoring and supporting veterans and their families."
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of new rounds of grant funding for several important programs assisting veterans and their families throughout New York.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 01:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff starting at sunrise Saturday, Nov. 9, in honor of New York State Thruway Authority employee Stephen C. Ebling.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 05:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a series of pay increases for about 2,100 New York state employees working in professional traineeships across 46 state agencies to help attract and retain talent.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 07:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 14 New York state landmarks will be lit teal on Friday, Nov. 1, to mark the beginning of Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $21.6 million is available through the Dairy Modernization Grant program to help New York's dairy farmers and agricultural marketing cooperatives expand on-farm milk storage capacity and support projects that will improve the transportation and storage of milk.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 06:55 am
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are reminding customers that applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be accepted starting Nov. 1. The companies recognize that customers can be challenged by winter heating bills and want to help them manage their energy costs.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 04:10 pm
Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise.
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Thu, Oct 31st 2024 10:30 am
New York State's Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) - the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) - announced significant collaborative measures to prevent problem gambling.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:40 pm
With eight days remaining until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, the United States Postal Service recommends that voters who choose to vote by mail do so soon.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state employers are expected to save more than $191 million in 2025 due to a reduction in the annual workers' compensation assessment rate - the rate was set today and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 05:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James on Monday provided an update on nonpartisan efforts to protect voting rights and public safety across New York during the 2024 elections. Those efforts include statewide, multiagency resources to combat misinformation and respond to any impediments to voting. This continues the governor's and attorney general's longstanding commitment to safeguarding the voting rights of all New Yorkers.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers. The enforcement period begins Friday, Oct. 25, and runs through Thursday, Oct. 31, and is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 02:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with Niagara Pride, on Friday unveiled a new interpretive panel on Goat Island commemorating highlights in New York state's LGBTQ+ history, including the first legal wedding that took place in Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:50 pm
The New York Power Authority will hold public hearings on its renewables draft strategic plan throughout November to gather community feedback and offer the opportunity for New Yorkers to share input. The draft strategic plan is open for public comment via NYPA's website. Comments will be accepted through Dec. 9.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:45 pm
To raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment during internationally recognized Bat Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state awarded about $100 million in grants to support free and low-cost afterschool programs serving nearly 40,000 children in high-need areas statewide. State officials from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) also participated in the 25th annual "Lights on Afterschool" initiative today by visiting programs in New York City and the Capital Region.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced a new trail etiquette initiative launching to ensure public safety on the agency's over 2,000 miles of trails statewide, including the 750-mile Empire State Trail and the many locally managed trails it encompasses.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced New York state landmarks will be lit seafoam green and white on Oct. 21 to celebrate the New York Liberty winning the Women's National Basketball Association championship. The Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of a best-of-five series to claim the team's first title in its 28-year history.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
Oct. 19 was National Move Over Day, recognized on the third Saturday of October every year. This year, New York's "Slow Down/Move Over law" expanded to include disabled vehicles that are parked on the shoulder of a controlled access highway or parkway, requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching a disabled vehicle.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 04:25 pm
A new economic impact report conducted by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), The Political Economy Research Institute (PERI), and The National Heritage Trust finds the annual GDP of New York state parks and historic sites amounted to $3.7 billion in 2021. This economic impact rivals that of the state's agricultural sector, which generated $3.3 billion during the same year (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis).
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Thu, Oct 17th 2024 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new data that shows reported gun violence in New York is at its lowest point since the state started tracking this data in 2006.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Public Service Commission approved a request by the New York Power Authority to establish the renewable energy access and community help program to provide electric bill credits for low-income households in disadvantaged communities across the state.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly 1 million New Yorkers are now enrolled in state-administered Medicare savings program (MSP), which can help eligible older adults save an estimated average of $7,400 per year in health care costs.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
In the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be cautious of charity scams, which supports Gov. Kathy Hochul's efforts to assist communities affected by these disasters.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today the New York State Police - along with local law enforcement - will conduct special traffic enforcement efforts during the upcoming Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day weekend to crack down on speeding and impaired motorists.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 01:00 pm
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5% in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a significant milestone in New York's Tuition Assistance Program. Following the increase in income thresholds secured in the fiscal year 2025 budget, more than 40,000 newly eligible New York state students have already submitted TAP applications for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the winners of the 10th annual 43North finals, New York state's $5 million startup competition held in Buffalo, in which five innovative startup companies were each awarded a $1 million investment and the opportunity to grow their business in Buffalo.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:30 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:25 am
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Thursday announced a new events feature and refreshed icon design for the New York State Parks "Explorer."
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 07:40 pm
The New York Power Authority released a draft strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York state to advance Gov. Kathy Hochul's nation-leading climate and renewable energy goals.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 07:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the start of DEC's annual Arbor Day Poster contest.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 02:35 pm
The State University of New York (SUNY) Global Health Institute (GHI) and the New York State Department of Health announced a new partnership between the department's Wadsworth Center and GHI.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 09:45 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter.
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Mon, Oct 7th 2024 12:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Oct. 7, in mourning and honor of the victims of the attack on Israel one year ago. Additionally, the governor directed landmarks to be illuminated in yellow "in solidarity with Israel and the hostages still in captivity."
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Thu, Oct 3rd 2024 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a tentative contract agreement between the state of New York and two units represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers Inc. serving members of the New York State Police.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
On the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand insurance coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include procedures as recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines for the detection of breast cancer.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is proud to observe Fire Prevention Week 2024 (Oct. 6-12). This coincides with the efforts of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year's theme, "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!," underscores the vital role smoke alarms play in day-to-day fire safety.
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