Mon, Aug 5th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $17.2 million in awards through the Family-Centered Services initiative to strengthen social services that help vulnerable families achieve financial stability.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 01:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in the state's annual survey for wild turkeys this summer.
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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 11:20 am
On Friday - the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar launched a new "Love Our New York Lands" photo contest highlighting removing barriers to public lands for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:45 pm
Ahead of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to support New Yorkers with disabilities.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 27, in honor of New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Michael S. Stone, who passed away while on a training mission in Alaska.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York state will now have access to free overdose emergency kits following a partnership.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 11:40 am
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.50, down 2 cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.59. The New York state average is $3.62, down 1 cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.69.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on July 19 in honor of Corey Comperatore.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed legislation to reduce case backlog in family and civil courts by expanding the number of judges appointed and elected statewide.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 05:15 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) recently announced continued support for customers struggling with unpaid bills for electricity and/or gas services. The announcement came as outstanding bills, or arrears, for NYSEG and RG&E customers have reached over $200 million.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 10:45 am
The New York State Higher Education Services Corp. (HESC) announces the opening of the Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship application for the 2024-25 academic year. This program offers scholarships toward the cost of tuition for full-time students pursuing their master's degree at a SUNY or CUNY college or university that leads to certification as a public elementary or secondary education teacher.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 10:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced flags on state buildings would be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, July 16, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of former New York State Assembly Majority Leader James R. Tallon Jr.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 10:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul urges caution as remnants of Hurricane Beryl reach New York state. Rain will likely begin overnight tonight with heavier rain starting Wednesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday night into Thursday.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2024 02:25 pm
As high temperatures continue across New York state, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2024 10:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday provided New Yorkers an update on COVID-19 as new variants contribute to increases in hospitalizations in parts of New York state and around the country.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encouraged School Tax Relief (STAR) credit recipients in Erie and Niagara counties to have their STAR credit payments direct deposited into their bank accounts. New York state's STAR program provides property tax relief to eligible New York state homeowners.
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Wed, Jul 3rd 2024 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this Fourth of July.
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 03:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul launched the "Get Offline, Get Outside" summer campaign to "promote physical and mental health by helping New York's kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings."
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Tue, Jul 2nd 2024 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a phase two Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hub) grant of $40 million to the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART-I Corridor) consortium.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2024 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the release of the state's extreme heat action plan, fulfilling a 2022 State of the State commitment to help plan for and address the dangers and impacts of extreme heat on New Yorkers, particularly those in disadvantaged communities who are most likely to experience extreme heat's harmful health effects.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2024 07:45 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded visitors to New York's outdoor spaces to focus on safety before heading out to outdoor adventures in the state's wild and beautiful destinations. As this summer's recreational season begins, DEC continues to advance actions to promote public safety and improve visitor experience.
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Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced June 29-30 is a free fishing weekend in New York state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York's waters.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 01:00 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced $18 million in funding was awarded to support community-based investments that reduce vehicle emissions and congestion in Western New York.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 02:55 pm
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced Western New York will receive over $8.8 million from a historic $462 million multistate settlement that she secured from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for its role in the youth vaping epidemic that led to a dangerous rise in underage e-cigarette use nationwide.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2024 07:25 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) gathered in Buffalo today to express their serious concerns about proposed changes to federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations governing both career and volunteer fire departments.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2024 06:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today released for public review and comment draft eligibility guidelines to support open space land conservation and recreation infrastructure projects under the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 (Bond Act).
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 05:05 pm
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 12:30 pm
Today's national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.45, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.58. The New York state average is $3.60, down 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.69.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for extreme heat that is forecast for the state this week. A prolonged period of heat and humidity is anticipated to begin Monday in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes, and then affect the entire state Tuesday through Friday.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for Monday, June 17, for ozone to include the Eastern Lake Ontario and Western New York regions. The pollutant of concern is: Ozone The advisory will be in effect 11 a.m. through 11 p.m.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 10:45 am
Record-high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the American Heart Association is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. Precautions are especially important for older adults and people with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease and stroke.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its election protection hotline available for the upcoming June 25 primary election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday, June 15, through Sunday, June 23.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
Tomorrow is the first day of early voting in New York and the only day unregistered New Yorkers can register to vote at a poll site and cast their ballot on the same day. This "Golden Day" happened thanks to advocates who fought to change the voter registration deadline from 25 days to 10 days before an election - which establishes just one day when New Yorkers can both register and vote in-person.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2024 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and awarded nearly $36 million to local law enforcement agencies to further reduce violent crime. Shooting incidents with injury declined 28% during the first five months of 2024 when compared to the same period last year, as reported by police departments participating in the state's "Gun Involved Violence Elimination" initiative.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2024 06:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced a regulatory proposal that would enable license issuing agents and officers (LIAs) to charge a nominal printing fee to recover costs associated with printing and mailing paper sporting licenses and other items sold through DEC's automated licensing system (DECALS). The proposal does not include any additional fees if the license buyer prints a license themselves.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2024 06:00 pm
In anticipation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the New York State Office for the Aging highlights resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:10 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced applications are open to New York organizations for the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. The program allows SNAP participants to access the popular Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model by providing farm organizations a way to partially subsidize the cost of weekly share purchases while also lending additional support to New York's farmers and producers.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 12:20 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) is presenting a consolidated funding application (CFA) workshop and a series of "road show" events for those interested in applying for funds through the latest round of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 12:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins June 15 and runs through Nov. 30.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 05:50 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help raise awareness of scams that target older adults.
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