Tue, Jun 27th 2023 03:30 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for the Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York and Western New York regions for Wednesday, June 28. Air quality is forecasted to reach "Unhealthy" Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the Western New York region.
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Tue, Jun 27th 2023 03:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is urging Amtrak to work with government agencies in the U.S. and Canada to "streamline the inspection process on the Maple Leaf route to allow for faster and easier travel between the two countries."
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Tue, Jun 27th 2023 03:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 11.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 08:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday urged New Yorkers to prepare for potentially severe weather this week, as severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are in the forecast for downstate regions on Monday and Tuesday, causing the potential for localized flash flooding in flood-prone regions.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 08:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on expected air quality this week.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 05:15 pm
The U.S. Department of Labor urges small business owners and representatives from local government entities to join the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other government agencies for a series of upcoming discussions on the potential impacts of a workplace heat standard on small businesses.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 05:15 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with seven Great Lakes states, six northeast states, and six Canadian provinces, announced the annual "aquatic invasive species landing blitz" will run from June 29 through July 10.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 05:15 pm
The New York State Department of Labor announced it is transitioning to Conduent for unemployment insurance (UI) debit card services. The new Conduent Way2Go debit card utilizes chip technology to give customers safe, secure access to UI benefits, while also providing the same convenience they currently experience.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 05:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced registration is open for a new stewardship day at state-owned campgrounds on Saturday, July 8. The event, a partnership between Parks & Trails New York, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and DEC, encourages New Yorkers and visitors to give back to the campgrounds they love by volunteering.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:45 pm
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced 130 awards totaling nearly $1.7 billion from President Joe Biden's "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" for transit projects in 46 states and territories.
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Mon, Jun 26th 2023 01:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and the New York congressional delegation today announced New York state's ConnectALL office has been allocated more than $664 million in funding from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, part of the 2021 "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
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Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 07:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the DEC is joining the BearWise campaign as a cooperative member state.
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Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 07:20 pm
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) have announced the release of the New York State Greenway Trails Progress Report (August 2021-December 2022), which outlines the accomplishments made, the projects initiated, and the funding secured by state, local and nonprofit partners between August 2021 and December 2022.
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Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 07:20 pm
A new requirement heads to Gov. Hochul's desk to be signed into law, which expands New York's "Slow Down/Move Over" law. The expansion includes 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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Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 07:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced guidance to advance the $75 million SUNY Transformation Fund to improve student success, support innovation, and help meet the state's future workforce needs.
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Thu, Jun 22nd 2023 07:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $21.1 million for housing projects in the New York City region and Western New York to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness and to fund repairs at an emergency shelter in Orange County.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 09:05 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) are urging older adults, their family members and caretakers to be prepared for high temperatures and excessive heat this summer. NYSOFA and NYSDOH also offer tips and resources for older adults and loved ones to stay safe.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 09:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James applauded the State Legislature for passing legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assembly member Helene Weinstein, that, her team said, "will reform the state's civil laws to provide more tools to prevent deed theft and help New Yorkers stay in their homes. The bill, drafted jointly with Attorney General James, is part of ongoing efforts to combat deed theft and keep New Yorkers in their homes."
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 01:15 pm
New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez reminded businesses that a new law to protect consumers from potential gift card scams goes into effect today. All businesses selling gift cards are now required to display a notice at or near where any gift card or gift certificate is displayed or sold to caution consumers about gift card fraud.
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Mon, Jun 19th 2023 06:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of the year's second "Free Fishing Weekend," on June 24-25, when New York state waives the requirement for a freshwater fishing license.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 01:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection to "immediately address mounting problems contributing to inefficient management of the border between the United States and Canada."
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 12:40 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its election protection hotline available for the June 27 election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday, June 17, through Sunday, June 25.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
The New York State Parks Marine Services Bureau is proud to coordinate New York's annual participation in the national Operation Dry Water campaign. This campaign involves law enforcement agencies statewide to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs, and removing impaired boaters from the waterways. This year, Operation Dry Water's national weekend of amplified outreach and coordinated enforcement is July 1-3.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:15 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, co-chair of the House Cancer Caucus, participated in a briefing for members and congressional staff.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on June 15 and 16 in honor of fallen Capt. Christopher J. Garrow.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the departments of Environmental Conservation and Health continue to closely monitor air quality for impacts from Canadian wildfires, as well as ozone and other pollutants.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 07:05 pm
New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez announced $100,000 in funding will be allocated to the Community Action Organization of Western New York to assist East Buffalo residents with housing security. The funding will be used to provide case management and rental and mortgage assistance to 100 families and individuals to prevent evictions and help families maintain safe, stable and permanent housing.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 01:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced DEC's hunter education program (HEP) is now offering "Next Step" courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed a hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 11:05 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help prevent and protect seniors from elder abuse.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the $10 million commercial and industrial accelerated efficiency program. This program assists large energy-intensive entities in their efforts to reduce on-site consumption of fossil fuels through energy efficiency and electrification actions. This program will provide up to $5 million per project that is proposed to be completed and operational by 2025.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 12:25 pm
On Friday, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Environmental Conservation Chair Deborah J. Glick announced the Assembly passed an updated version of the Birds and Bees Protection Act, which restricts the use of neonicotinoid pesticides (A.7640, Glick).
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 07:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the ongoing statewide response to air quality issues caused by wildfires in eastern Canada. Forecasts show the New York City metropolitan area, Long Island and Western New York regions will be experiencing air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, while Central New York, the Lower Hudson Valley, Upper Hudson Valley and Eastern Lake Ontario regions are experiencing moderate air quality.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 07:20 pm
Today, NYS Inspector General Lucy Lang released the 2022 Annual Report on Gaming Commission Oversight, which details the office's continued efforts to promote transparency and accountability in New York state's gaming activities.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 02:55 pm
This week, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross, a member of Attorney General Merrick Garland's advisory committee (AGAC) and chair of the law enforcement coordination, victim assistance and community relations subcommittee (LEVC), hosted the LEVC meeting in the Western District of New York, which brought U.S. attorneys from across the country to the Buffalo area for two days.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 02:50 pm
Western New York Congress members Brian Higgins and Nick Langworthy are calling on the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) to choose Western and Central New York as a national tech hub, a move they said would be a catalyst for business and job opportunity in the region.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 09:20 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to be vigilant of price-gouging of essential goods, such as masks, air purifiers and air filters, as New York's air quality worsens due to Canadian wildfires.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2023 09:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of an interagency initiative to cease the sale of untested cannabis from unlicensed storefronts and trucks.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2023 09:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a team of Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers is deploying to assist with efforts to contain wildfires raging in eastern Canada. The New York team will join firefighters from New Hampshire and Maine in Quebec. Hundreds of fires in Quebec have triggered several days of air quality health advisories across New York.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2023 09:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and state Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for the Long Island, New York City metro and Western New York regions for Friday, June 9. The pollutant of concern is fine particulate matter. The advisory will be in effect from midnight through 11:59 p.m. The air quality is forecasted to reach "unhealthy for sensitive groups" air quality index levels.
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Wed, Jun 7th 2023 07:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new law requiring all employers to provide expanded accommodations for breast milk expression became effective.
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