Fri, May 26th 2023 01:10 pm
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt has sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul expressing what his team called "continued concern over the lack of a clear plan to house migrants in the midst of an influx that the city and state are clearly unprepared to handle."
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York state highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. Friday, May 26, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, to ease travel throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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Wed, May 24th 2023 08:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $1.8 million in grants to support 28 not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites and public lands, the highest amount awarded in the Park and Trail Partnership Grants program history.
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Wed, May 24th 2023 08:00 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced the department has updated its online kosher and halal food registry, which allows entities that certify food as kosher or halal to register with the department as mandated. The registry also allows consumers to search for kosher or halal foods in New York state.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Every year, more than 30,000 people contact the New York State Smokers' Quitline for help in ending their dependence on commercial tobacco products.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of the importance of water safety.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced "Get Outdoors & Get Together Day" will be held Saturday, June 10, with events at more than 20 select locations across New York, "to bring people of all abilities, ages, identities and backgrounds together for fun, healthy activities."
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan, Assembly member Karen McMahon and Assembly member Monica Wallace visited the Asian American Heritage Festival in Amherst to announce $30 million of state funding in the fiscal year 2023-24 state budget to support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in New York. It is the largest investment in the Asian American community in state history.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins says the U.S. and Canada should begin to work now to prepare for better communication and collaboration needed to prevent the disjointed border policies that occurred over the past three years during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced applications are now being accepted for the ninth year of 43North, the state-funded accelerator that invests $5 million annually to attract world-class entrepreneurs to grow their startups in Buffalo. This year, 43North will select five seed-stage startups to receive an investment of $1 million each and join their immersive accelerator program.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 02:05 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced the importance of bicycle safety during National Bicycle Safety Month, and reminded everyone that roadway safety is a shared responsibility.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 02:05 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a safe distance and resist the urge to touch or pick up newborn fawns and other young wildlife. Human contact with wildlife can result in unintended consequences detrimental to the animals people intend to help.
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Tue, May 16th 2023 06:25 pm
During Older Americans Month in May, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is seeking public input on its proposed four-year plan to the federal government during a series of upcoming public information forums outlining NYSOFA's goals and objectives to assist older residents, their families, and caregivers.
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Fri, May 12th 2023 04:50 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald warned New Yorkers about a new scam targeting New Yorkers enrolled in public health insurance programs and provided important tips to protect consumers.
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Fri, May 12th 2023 04:50 pm
This Mother's Day, the New York State Department of Labor is reminding New Yorkers there are a variety of resources available to help working mothers.
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Thu, May 11th 2023 08:50 am
Over the next several weeks, USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys: the June agricultural survey and the June area survey. The agency will contact more than 4,000 producers across the 11-state northeastern region to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2023.
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Thu, May 11th 2023 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced thousands of state jobs are open and available for immediate hiring in the health and human services fields across 10 state agencies as part of the hiring for emergency limited placement program, in an effort to address the statewide workforce shortage in critical health and safety titles across state government.
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Thu, May 11th 2023 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction has begun on the $71 million rehabilitation of the Ellicott Town Center, a decades-old housing development near downtown Buffalo featuring 281 homes located among four high-rise towers and 12 townhomes.
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Wed, May 10th 2023 10:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday issued a proclamation celebrating Public Service Recognition Week, which started on May 7 and will run through May 13. New York state landmarks will be illuminated in dark blue today in recognition of employees working in the public sector and their contributions.
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Wed, May 10th 2023 09:30 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats and trailers, and disinfect their fishing gear before recreating in New York's waters, to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS).
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Tue, May 9th 2023 04:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday honored the lives of 55 police officers from eight police departments who were remembered at the New York state police officers memorial remembrance ceremony in Albany.
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Tue, May 9th 2023 12:15 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of all ages of the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike.
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Tue, May 9th 2023 11:55 am
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urged income-eligible Medicare beneficiaries to apply for up to $7,300 annually in financial assistance through an expansion in the Medicare savings program (MSP).
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Mon, May 8th 2023 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently issued a proclamation designating May as Older Americans Month in New York, and recognizing "the incredible volunteerism of New York's older adults who commit more than 495 million hours of community service each year at an economic value of $13.8 billion."
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Fri, May 5th 2023 04:20 pm
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced it is a key partner in a new national initiative developed to help farmers and food businesses access new markets and available federal, state and local resources, such as technical assistance and funding opportunities.
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Fri, May 5th 2023 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $875 million in financing has been awarded through bonds, tax credits, and subsidies to create or preserve 3,100 affordable, sustainable and supportive homes in 27 developments across New York. When coupled with additional private funding and resources, the 27 projects receiving funding are expected to create more than $1.5 billion in overall investment.
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Fri, May 5th 2023 12:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the second round of awardees for the $40 Million New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund. The program was created to accelerate the development and commercialization of life science innovations that address serious infectious disease threats, including the coronavirus and its variants, while also creating jobs and encouraging continued growth across New York's expanding life science industry.
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Thu, May 4th 2023 10:50 am
Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same three-month period last year, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Thu, May 4th 2023 09:45 am
The 2023-24 enacted state budget provides the New York Power Authority (NYPA) with new authority to develop, own and operate renewable energy-generating projects - either alone or in collaboration with other entities - to assist the state in meeting its clean energy targets, including producing 70% of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and creating a zero-emission statewide electrical system by 2040.
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Thu, May 4th 2023 09:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on May 4 and 5 in honor of fallen retired Senior Investigator Nicholas A. Georgeadis.
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Wed, May 3rd 2023 07:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the fiscal year 2024 budget agreement includes a "transformative plan to help low-wage New Yorkers keep up with the rising cost of living by increasing New York's minimum wage for three years, and then tying future increases to inflation."
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Wed, May 3rd 2023 07:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced 32 new graduates from the 17th Basic School of the State Park Police Academy.
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Wed, May 3rd 2023 07:35 pm
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) announced the application period is open for $425 million in state grants made available for critical water infrastructure projects that protect public health and the environment.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 04:35 pm
Hunters in New York harvested an estimated 231,961 deer during the 2022 hunting seasons, a 10% increase from last year, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 02:30 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on Tuesday kicked off National Beef Month in New York state and announced the launch of the New York Beef Passport.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 01:20 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured agreements from the nation's largest insulin manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), and Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC (Sanofi), to cap the price of insulin at $35 per monthly prescription for uninsured New Yorkers for five years.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 01:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday issued a proclamation celebrating May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Tue, May 2nd 2023 01:20 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection announced the release of a comprehensive guide that provides consumers with important tips to avoid moving and storage company scams.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 05:30 pm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and hundreds of buildings across the nation will be lit in green - the color of mental health awareness - to mark the occasion and encourage people to learn more about mental wellness.
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Mon, May 1st 2023 09:55 am
Payments under New York's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program rose steadily between 2018 and 2021, as the amount of allowable time off and weekly cash benefits increased.
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