Wed, Apr 2nd 2025 08:10 pm
The New York Power Authority has earned the highest recognition from the American Public Power Association in two national award programs.
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Wed, Apr 2nd 2025 08:10 pm
As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance urges taxpayers to a stay vigilant to avoid scammers who are trying to steal personal information.
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Wed, Apr 2nd 2025 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, issuing a statewide proclamation.
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Tue, Apr 1st 2025 09:10 am
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball on Friday alerted consumers with pets to the potential presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A H5N1 virus, or avian influenza, in Savage Cat Raw Chicken Cat Food produced by Savage Pet.
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Tue, Apr 1st 2025 09:10 am
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced New York organizations may now apply for the latest round of the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program.
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Mon, Mar 31st 2025 10:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the opening of applications for the second annual Empire State Service Corps program, encouraging State University of New York students to apply for one of 500 paid civic and service internships for this upcoming fall.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the release of a new installment of the interactive, online timeline "Blazing a Trail: A History of New York State Parks and Historic Sites."
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Thu, Mar 27th 2025 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of capital grants to expand services for organizations that serve veterans, service members and military families.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 02:50 pm
The New York Power Authority, New York State Canal Corp. and WMHT Public Media announced the launch of a robust, multi-platform, multimedia initiative to commemorate the Erie Canal's bicentennial, which is taking place this year.
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Tue, Mar 25th 2025 11:10 am
As part of New York state's hiring drive, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is ready to hire lifeguards for the 2025 swimming season.
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 09:05 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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Fri, Mar 21st 2025 11:10 am
During the weekend of April 26-27, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will host its annual RecruitNY campaign, where hundreds of volunteer fire departments across the state of New York will welcome the public to experience what it's like to be a volunteer firefighter.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases in New York. The governor joined Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald to update New Yorkers on the cases and encouraged everyone to ensure they are current on all recommended immunizations.
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Tue, Mar 18th 2025 05:50 pm
Members of the Senate Republican Conference penned a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul calling for her to rescind Executive Order No. 47.3. Enacted in response to her failure to properly address strikes at correctional facilities statewide, the order bars 2,000 terminated state corrections officers from working for the state of New York or local agencies.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced New York State landmarks will be lit green this evening in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
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Mon, Mar 17th 2025 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of former Congresswoman Nita Lowey beginning immediately and through sunset on March 17.
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Sun, Mar 16th 2025 10:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 05:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday directed state agencies to prepare for heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding, while cautioning New Yorkers, as parts of the state are forecasted to be impacted by periods of heavy rain this weekend.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $20 million will be made available for a new Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites statewide for the public to enjoy. Funding for this program is provided by the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
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Thu, Mar 13th 2025 12:40 pm
The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing commemorative Afghanistan and Iraq War medals approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2023.
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, along with members of the Senate and Assembly Republican conferences, were joined by U.S. "Border Czar" Tom Homan at the State Capitol to highlight the need for increased border security and the need to put an end to New York's "misguided sanctuary policies."
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Wed, Mar 12th 2025 09:55 pm
In 2025, New York Sea Grant (NYSG) Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy Widrig anticipates property owners and community leaders will have questions about impact to shorelines by heavy winter snows and melting snowpack.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2025 02:10 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced Direct File is now available to many individuals who receive Form 1099-R. New York State Direct File is a free, easy-to-use e-file option for eligible taxpayers to file their 2024 federal and state personal income tax returns for free.
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Tue, Mar 11th 2025 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday provided an update on the future of New York state's correctional system following the end of what she called the 22-day "illegal" work stoppage, "creating a path to recover, recruit and rebuild the system moving forward."
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Mon, Mar 10th 2025 04:20 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.09, down 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.39. The New York state average is $3.14, down 1 cent from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.34.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the week of March 9, 2025, as Flood Safety Awareness Week in New York. The annual campaign, conducted in partnership with the National Weather Service, educates New Yorkers about flood dangers and how to prepare for any emergency involving flooding.
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Wed, Mar 5th 2025 07:00 pm
During National Nutrition Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support overall health and wellness, particularly nutritional health for individuals aged 60 and over.
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Tue, Mar 4th 2025 04:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday convened a roundtable with New York agriculture leaders to discuss global competitiveness and international markets in the wake of the Trump administration's trade tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 05:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation designating March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York state. The governor's proclamation outlined the collaborative efforts of stakeholders to provide resources and build awareness of an often-undetected addiction.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 05:30 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate Republican conference today unveiled legislation aimed at providing relief for hardworking New Yorkers who are struggling amidst the state's affordability crisis, and called for the bills to be included in this year's enacted budget.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2025 11:55 pm
CSEA and the state of New York reached a temporary agreement due to the ongoing security staff strike at New York state prisons. This agreement aims to protect civilian staff while maintaining prison operations during the strike.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 06:10 pm
Empire State Development has announced the launch of the Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant program, a $4 million initiative aimed at reducing food waste from large-scale businesses across New York.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 06:05 pm
Empire State Development announced the launch of the "Women Entrepreneurs Rising" certification initiative to strengthen New York's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) community during Women's History Month, building on Gov. Kathy Hochul's commitment to expanding economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Running from March 3 through April 18, this initiative leverages a statewide network of business advisory centers to provide free, comprehensive support to help qualified MWBEs complete their applications for state certification.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 06:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to help do their part to prevent conflicts between people and coyotes.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 12:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the March 1 start of the 2025 "I BIRD NY Challenge" for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge provides opportunities to identify and learn about birds, and awards program finishers with a commemorative "I BIRD NY Challenge" patch and a chance to win birding-related prizes.
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Thu, Feb 27th 2025 02:45 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will begin accepting grant applications for the "Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip' grant program for the 2025 season on Feb. 27.
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Wed, Feb 26th 2025 06:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new network adequacy regulations for behavioral health services will now entitle New Yorkers to an initial appointment for behavioral health care within 10 business days of the request, or seven calendar days following hospital discharge.
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Wed, Feb 26th 2025 06:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $80 million in new grant funding available to communities across New York for climate resiliency projects. The grants, funded through the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, will support nature-based and green infrastructure projects designed to reduce flood risk and enhance community resilience to extreme weather.
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Wed, Feb 26th 2025 12:30 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Wednesday reminded seniors that, for most localities, the deadline to apply for greater property tax savings through the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1. Basic STAR exemption recipients who turn 65 this year and meet the eligibility requirements should apply to their assessor for the Enhanced STAR exemption.
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Tue, Feb 25th 2025 02:10 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help New Yorkers combat unwanted telemarketing calls.
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