Mon, Jul 31st 2023 05:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new statewide media campaign to raise awareness of addiction, and the services available in New York state for those impacted by addiction and their families.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced "significant progress" in the fight against gun violence in the City of Buffalo.
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Wed, Jul 26th 2023 06:20 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins and Elise Stefanik, who serve as co-chairs of the Northern Border Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, are calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to address staffing shortages at the northern border, which they said are causing excessive delays and deterring cross-border travel.
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Wed, Jul 26th 2023 06:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will offer extended hours at state swimming facilities during the current heat wave as a way to help New Yorkers beat the heat. The extended hours will begin Thursday and continue through Saturday at select locations. This follows the governor's announcement of forecasted dangerous heat and high heat indices throughout the state.
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Wed, Jul 26th 2023 06:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has cautioned New Yorkers of dangerous heat conditions forecast to impact much of the state later this week.
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Tue, Jul 25th 2023 04:00 pm
The New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) announced individuals interested in a career as an attorney in New York state public service can now apply and complete the legal specialties exam online for the first time.
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Tue, Jul 25th 2023 11:10 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the 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 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) on Friday introduced the Community News and Small Business Support Act alongside Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA). This bill utilizes tax credits to address the decline of local news organizations and support small businesses.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the availability of $20 million to improve the state's emergency communications systems through the State Interoperable Communications Grant Targeted program, which reimburses eligible counties across the state for various activities associated with emergency communication systems.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Friday announced $588,125 in federal funding for Western New York awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's preparedness grant programs.
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Thu, Jul 20th 2023 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Forward loan fund 2 program for qualifying small businesses and nonprofits.
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Thu, Jul 20th 2023 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers, especially those in the western half of the state, to prepare for the potential of severe thunderstorms beginning Thursday evening into Friday.
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Thu, Jul 20th 2023 08:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins on Wednesday announced the House of Representatives approved, by a vote of 243-191, a bipartisan amendment introduced by Reps. Higgins, Nick Langworthy and Claudia Tenney, which protects the 1,500-hour rule put in place following the crash of Flight 3407.
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Wed, Jul 19th 2023 08:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today released an updated New York's Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) 2023, a strategic, ecosystem-based action plan to guide restoration and conservation and foster sustainable, resilient communities in New York's Great Lakes region.
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Wed, Jul 19th 2023 08:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Cazenovia College was selected as the site that the New York State Police will lease for its new State Police Auxiliary Academy.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2023 05:10 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins invited attorney Peter Allen Weinmann as his guest to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, featuring remarks by the President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 09:15 pm
FEMA Region 2 announced the launch of the "Make a Difference" recruitment initiative - a partnership with colleges and universities in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 09:15 pm
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced his office is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame Class of 2023. His team said, "The Hall of Fame was established in 2005 to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from the Empire State who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life."
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 10:40 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for the Long Island, New York City metro, Lower Hudson Valley, Upper Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York and Western New York regions for Monday, July 17.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 10:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced air quality health advisories were issued for Monday, July 17, for the entire state, as smoke from wildfires in Western Canada continues to negatively affect air quality across the region.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 11:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $31.5 million in funding for the New York State Pathways in Technology program that will prepare thousands of New York students for high-skill jobs of the future in technology, manufacturing, health care and finance.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 09:20 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing New Yorkers tips to help avoid door-to-door scams.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 09:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced more than $51 million in grants to strengthen safety and security measures at nonprofit, community-based organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their ideology, beliefs or mission.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 04:15 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced several programs are available to help low-income families, veterans, service members, and older adults purchase fresh, healthy foods at local farmers' markets through the department's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and FreshConnect Checks Program.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 04:15 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced the state Department of Agriculture and Markets is eligible to receive nearly $20 million through a new U.S. Department of Agriculture and Markets (USDA) grant opportunity.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 12:45 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is encouraging summer youth programs statewide to incorporate "Career Jumpstart!" into their curriculums to help prepare young people for success after high school.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 08:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $516 million in enhanced assistance for 141 local governments to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts while supporting resiliency and sustainability in every region of the state.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she signed legislation to address the minimum age of lifeguards at children's camps. Legislation (S.6467-A/A.5821A) will require lifeguards for children's camps to be at least 17 years of age except that up to 50% of the required number of lifeguards on duty may be at least 15 years of age if they are under the supervision of a camp aquatics director. Lifeguards required for wilderness swimming must be at least 18 years of age.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced people who want to experience a rare total solar eclipse in April 2024 can stay at seven State Park campgrounds that will open for the event. Her team said an early opening will help accommodate an expected influx of visitors heading to several regions of the state to witness the celestial event.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 09:40 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she signed the Sergeant Gary Beikirch Memorial Act, legislation which expands eligibility for special license plates issued to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to include their spouses.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags to half-staff at all state government buildings and facilities on July 5-6 in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kory Wade, who passed away following training exercises that took place June 14. Wade was a native of Shortsville in Ontario County.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 03:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged eligible New Yorkers to renew their health insurance coverage as insurance renewal deadlines rapidly approach. The governor also issued a public service announcement to get the message out to New Yorkers.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 02:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul reminds New Yorkers the July 4 weekend typically sees a rise in sparkling device and firework-related injuries. Food-borne illnesses and water accidents are also more prevalent during the holiday time. Three state agencies offer their expertise to remind of the dangers to make for a safer, more enjoyable time for all.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 02:45 pm
Gov. Hochul announced the New York State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk, impaired and reckless driving over the July 4 holiday. This special enforcement period will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, June 30, and run through 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 5.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 02:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced civil service exam application fees are now waived for all New York state civil service exams, beginning July 1, 2023, through December 2025. Her team said the removal of fees for all state exams was one of several actions included in the fiscal year 2024 budget to help modernize New York's public workforce.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 10:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York state highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. Saturday, July 1, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, to ease travel throughout the July 4 holiday weekend.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 10:50 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 all regions across the state for Friday, June 30.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 10:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she has approved a request from the New York State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to become a New York State Trooper from 29 to 34.
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Wed, Jun 28th 2023 05:35 pm
New York Air National Guard Chaplain (Maj.) Jeffery Bartz, who serves as the head pastor of Batavia's Grace Baptist Church in civilian life, has been named the top chaplain in the 100,000-member Air National Guard.
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Wed, Jun 28th 2023 04:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an air quality health advisory for all regions across the state for Thursday, June 29.
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