Tue, Nov 7th 2023 04:00 pm
During Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $5 million is available to support animal shelters and humane societies in making critical infrastructure upgrades at New York's animal shelters.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:15 pm
Empire State Development's ConnectALL Office seeks public comment on three draft documents it said describe how New York will bridge the digital divide in the state.
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Tue, Nov 7th 2023 02:15 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will operate its election protection hotline on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, and through Wednesday, Nov. 8, to help all New Yorkers who need assistance casting their ballots.
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Fri, Nov 3rd 2023 12:45 pm
During Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state agencies have fully prepared all emergency response resources in advance of the upcoming winter season.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 06:25 pm
Gov. Kathy today announced that multiple landmarks and bridges across New York will be illuminated in purple to recognize Epilepsy Awareness Month. The event aims to promote awareness of the disorder and expand services across New York.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 05:20 pm
Every year, 4.1 million New Yorkers assume the role of caregiver at some point, providing more than 2.6 billion hours of direct, hands-on, unpaid care to loved ones. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and its network offer many services to support unpaid caregivers who are helping New Yorkers of any age.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 05:20 pm
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the program, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the New York State Tuition Assistance Program application is now open for applicants for the 2024-25 school year.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 11:40 am
Congressman Brian Higgins welcomed the news that the government of Canada is giving owners affected by the Underused Housing Tax until April 30, 2024, to file 2022 taxes without penalties. The announcement of the extension comes days after Higgins, who serves as co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, called for a suspension of tax collection until the findings of a cost-benefit analysis and a House of Commons report are released.
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Wed, Nov 1st 2023 11:40 am
New York State United Teachers congratulated its 174 teams who participated in the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walks across the state, raising over $275,000 to save lives and fund the future of cancer research, patient support and advocacy.
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Tue, Oct 31st 2023 04:15 pm
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance on Tuesday announced applications for home heating assistance will be accepted beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, throughout the state.
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Tue, Oct 31st 2023 01:15 pm
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced $1.2 million is available as part of New York state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (SNAP-Ed) program.
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Tue, Oct 31st 2023 01:10 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 05:00 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James is providing tips to New Yorkers who are receiving fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to call from banks or other institutions.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 12:35 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 Nov. 7 election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday, Oct. 28, through Sunday, Nov. 5.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 11:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Halloween in order to crack down on impaired and reckless driving. The enforcement period begins Friday, Oct. 27, and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 31. It is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Department of Health, in collaboration with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, will make available $5 million in state funding for a qualified organization to support grassroots, community-based organizations that create and maintain local programming for youth in neighborhoods experiencing the highest rates of gun violence.
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Thu, Oct 26th 2023 08:35 pm
The Department of Civil Service announced the launch of phase 2 of Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP), a program that temporarily waives the civil service exam requirement for select critical health and human services titles across state agencies.
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Thu, Oct 26th 2023 08:30 pm
As part of Farm-to-School Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $10 million is available through round 1 of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant. The program will support projects in schools that improve meal preparation and distribution for kindergarten through grade 12 students.
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Wed, Oct 25th 2023 05:55 pm
Nearly half of all New York counties lacked real-time information to determine air quality during the wildfire smoke days this past summer. Now, a Cornell researcher is leading an effort to install air-quality sensors in 28 upstate counties where there were none.
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 02:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced New York state will receive $360,015,351 in federal funding toward the low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new state guidance for police departments and sheriffs' offices when responding to domestic incidents.
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 01:15 pm
A University at Buffalo psychologist has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to assess how cannabis use affects patients who receive immunotherapy, a rapidly advancing treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer.
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Tue, Oct 24th 2023 07:00 am
A new study by AAA found that in-vehicle tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are generally accurate, but drivers should still check their tire pressure manually. Why keep tabs on your tires? They are the only part of your car in contact with the road, and proper inflation is the key to safety and better gas mileage.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 04:30 pm
In observance of the internationally recognized Bat Week (Oct. 24-31) to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 02:00 pm
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the Justice Department has awarded grant funding to 26 municipalities, school districts and human service organizations totaling $16,440,491 to support criminal justice initiatives across the Western District of New York.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a statewide multiagency effort to help prevent what it called "returnable container schemes that defraud the state of millions of dollars each year.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
On Monday, Congress members Joe Morelle, Brian Higgins, Nick Langworthy, Marc Molinaro, Claudia Tenney and Brandon Williams announced approval of the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) application for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program.
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Sat, Oct 21st 2023 05:00 pm
Oct. 21 is National Move Over Day, recognized on the third Saturday of October every year. This year, it comes just weeks after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed "Move Over" legislation into law that expands New York's "Slow Down/Move Over" requirement. 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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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $1 million is available through round 2 of New York state's Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant. The program is designed to support community growing spaces and recognize their impact on local food resiliency and food security for New Yorkers.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 02:25 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $284,913 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice to support several public safety initiatives in Western New York.
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Wed, Oct 18th 2023 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed Ava's Law to support New Yorkers who are recovering from a miscarriage or stillbirth.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2023 05:05 pm
"The Future of Health" - a forward-looking report jointly released today by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and the Jacobs Institute - heralds massive potential for improving health care in the U.S.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2023 05:00 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing New Yorkers with fire safety tips. October is Fire Prevention Month, which is a good time for New Yorkers to review and practice fire safety as the coming winter months are the peak time for fire-related incidents.
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Tue, Oct 17th 2023 05:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $12 million in federal funding is being used to provide a one-time family economic support payment to low-income families with children. Administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund will provide households with children aged 17 and under, that receive public assistance, with approximately $100.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation advises homeowners and landlords to put safety first when preparing for home heating needs this fall and winter.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 532 police agencies in New York - 100% of all eligible agencies - have received state certification for compliance as required by the Professional Policing Act of 2021.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 02:35 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the successful completion of the "Day in the Life" of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Watershed project, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 09:50 am
Gov, Kathy Hochul has signed a package of legislation her team said will improve New York's laws related to alcoholic beverages in an effort to expand options for consumers and support New York's small businesses in the alcoholic beverage sector.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced multiple landmarks and bridges across New York will be illuminated in pink, teal and green to recognize Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 12:50 pm
The second-highest Powerball jackpot of $1.765 billion, while won in California, delivered more than $77.4 million combined for New York state public schools and Lottery retailers.
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