Tue, Feb 17th 2026 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Feb. 18, to honor the life and public service of former Congressman Richard L. Ottinger, who passed away Monday, Feb. 16, at the age of 97.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
If you worked at all last year, you may be leaving money on the table. Federal and state tax credits, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), help low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. Claiming the credit can reduce the tax you owe and may also give you a larger refund to make sure you get every dollar you deserve.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages taxpayers to know their rights when hiring a tax preparer. New York state's consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers establishes standards to help protect the public from dishonest tax preparers.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 06:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services), a new statewide effort to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome regulations, policies and practices that stand in the way of delivering for New Yorkers.
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 09:35 am
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello released the following statement on Friday:
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Mon, Feb 16th 2026 09:35 am
After receiving the Republican and Conservative party nominations for governor of New York over the weekend, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, "I am honored to officially be the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for governor of New York and am grateful to Chairman Cox, Chairman Kassar and all of the delegates who share our vision for a more affordable state."
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Wed, Feb 11th 2026 11:55 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James, together with Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, John V. Elmore P.C., Connors LLP, and Collins & Collins Attorneys LLC, today announced a global settlement with gun accessory manufacturer MEAN LLC (Mean Arms), for aiding the Buffalo Tops shooter in possessing an assault weapon in New York.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 12:15 pm
As Valentine's Day approaches, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers about romance scams.
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Tue, Feb 10th 2026 11:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization's (WHO) global outbreak alert and response network (GOARN), strengthening the state's role in global public health preparedness and response.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Occasionally, National Grid hears from our residential and business customers about an increased volume of scam attempts. National Grid encourages customers to be cautious of scammers and to remain vigilant. If contacted by someone claiming to represent the company, National Grid recommends that customers always ask for identification.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live.
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Sat, Feb 7th 2026 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff, Saturday, Feb. 7, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Charlie Hall, a correction officer who died from a medical emergency while on duty at Five Points Correctional Facility.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 02:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies statewide are participating in the national enforcement initiative to eliminate impaired driving during this year's Super Bowl celebrations.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 06:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the 2026 dates for "Free Fishing Days" in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days in 2026: Feb. 14-15, June 27-28, Sept. 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day).
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 06:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul urges New Yorkers to prepare ahead of extreme cold temperatures set to impact the state Friday through the weekend. The extreme cold combined with strong winds will lead to dangerous wind chill statewide.
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Wed, Feb 4th 2026 07:15 am
Democrat Jeremy Zellner beat Republican Dan Gagliardo in the special election to replace Sean Ryan in the 61st state Senate seat.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 02:20 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance urges taxpayers to review their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Empire State Child Credit. Both credits provide financial boosts to hardworking families.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proclaimed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, highlighting New York's leadership in digital safety and youth violence prevention.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 06:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to stay prepared as the bitter cold weather impacting the state continues into its third week.
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Thu, Jan 29th 2026 03:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen retired New York State Police Maj. Frank J. Keyser on Friday, Jan. 30.
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Wed, Jan 28th 2026 09:10 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is warning sports fans to stay vigilant and beware of scammers leading up to upcoming major sporting events.
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Wed, Jan 28th 2026 09:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the State University of New York system is updating expectations for all educator preparation programs to align with the "Science of Reading," which is a set of evidence-based principles for providing literacy instruction.
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Tue, Jan 27th 2026 08:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Health Care Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) program.
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 02:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul reminds New Yorkers to take advantage of the state's recently expanded child tax credit, also known as the Empire State Child Credit (ESCC), a refundable credit which can either help offset taxes or be paid out directly to taxpayers as cash back in the form of a refund.
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Sat, Jan 24th 2026 08:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on state preparations ahead of a massive winter storm system that has already brought bitterly cold temperatures to the entire state and is expected to bring at least a foot of snow to the majority of the state.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday issued a state of emergency ahead of extreme cold and a massive winter storm set to impact areas statewide this weekend. Extreme cold moves in Friday night, with statewide feels-like temperatures in the negatives Friday and Saturday night. Sunday morning, a large winter storm will begin to impact the state and continue until Monday.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced Monday, Jan. 26, is the start of the 2025 income tax filing season. This is when the Tax Department and the IRS will begin accepting and processing income tax returns. The deadline to file returns and pay any tax owed (or request an extension of time to file) is midnight on April 15.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
As Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to focus on making New York more affordable, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is helping by sharing its money-savings guide, which offers 75-plus ways New Yorkers can stretch their dollars on everyday expenses.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 17 New York state landmarks will be lit red, green and black tonight in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Dr. King's enduring message of nonviolence, hope, equality and justice.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:50 am
Two studies led by an opioid treatment program run by the University at Buffalo and UBMD Emergency Medicine have found that harm-reduction vending machines installed across New York state are well utilized and provide critical, lifesaving services to high-risk individuals who might not otherwise have access.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
State tax receipts totaled $85.8 billion through three quarters of the state fiscal year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget's (DOB) mid-year update to the enacted budget financial plan.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:05 am
New York state recently announced more than $37 million in grants to support 29 water quality and climate resiliency projects in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 9.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:55 pm
Property tax levy growth for New York's school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fifth year in a row, according to data released today by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 06:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced sweeping proposals to lower costs and make New York more affordable for individuals and families as part of her 2026 State of the State address.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 04:15 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend and register the gift cards they receive during the holidays to avoid losing track of their money.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 04:10 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball delivered the state of agriculture address at the 194th New York State Agricultural Society annual forum on Jan. 8, outlining the agricultural industry's progress in 2025 in several key priority areas.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:45 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.80, down 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.07. The New York state average has dipped just below the $3 per gallon threshold at $2.998, down from $3.03 last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.14.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York state. With wild bird mortalities from HPAI increasing in late fall and peaking over the winter months, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers to stay alert.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
The New York State Liquor Authority recently highlighted a series of major reforms enacted in 2025 that modernize New York's alcohol laws and better support licensees across the state.
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Sat, Jan 10th 2026 04:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of retired New York State Police Sgt. Michael L. Piro.
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