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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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
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, self-advocates and their supporters are gathering in person to celebrate victories, empower one another to speak up, and connect.
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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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Fri, Apr 28th 2023 08:45 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert to warn New Yorkers about recent thefts targeting vehicles made by Hyundai and Kia, and provided critical tips to protect consumers.
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Thu, Apr 27th 2023 07:55 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) has released the first progress report from its Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD), announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in her 2022 State of the State address to reimagine New York state's approach to strategic, collaborative and equitable workforce development.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 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 with scam prevention tips for homeowners.
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Tue, Apr 25th 2023 02:35 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York State Department of Health announced the launch of the buprenorphine assistance pilot program to assist New Yorkers with the cost of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 05:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a state facility to store sexual offense evidence collection kits that have not been released to law enforcement custody.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the awarding of over $5.8 million to providers across New York state to establish comprehensive integrated outpatient treatment programs for addiction. This funding is being distributed through the state's Opioid Settlement Fund.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $15 million is available through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help vulnerable, low-income New Yorkers without air conditioning to stay cool during the heat of summer.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced further steps HUD will take to ensure that qualified people are not denied the opportunity to access housing solely due to a criminal history record.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 12:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York state, highlighting the need for New Yorkers to have a plan and stay informed for when severe weather strikes.
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Mon, Apr 24th 2023 09:35 am
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Sen. George Borrello on Saturday joined Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and a local farmer to condemn recent efforts by a so-called "animal rescue" group to steal livestock from local farmers.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 04:10 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt; Sen. Mario Mattera, Ranking Member of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee; Sens. Thomas O'Mara and Mark Walczyk, members of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee; and other members of the Senate Republican Conference sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul requesting she drop a proposal to ban fossil fuel equipment in residential and commercial buildings, and instead implement affordable solutions in pursuing a cleaner energy future.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 03:40 pm
The largest stage at the Great New York State Fairgrounds has been rebranded in response to fairgoers' suggestions, and is now called Suburban Park.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 02:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge begins May 1.
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Fri, Apr 21st 2023 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the application period for the 2023 Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera and Edie Windsor LGBTQ+ Fellowship will be open through May 15.
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Thu, Apr 20th 2023 07:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York State police and local law enforcement will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving during an enforcement and prevention campaign on April 20.
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Wed, Apr 19th 2023 09:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James is hosting the first-ever statewide community gun buyback in New York on Saturday, April 29.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on April 19 and 20 in honor of fallen retired investigator Patrick J. Hogan.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 06:10 pm
The New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) announced 40 county civil service agencies are now offering an online civil service examination for correction officers to help improve recruitment for these public safety titles.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 06:10 pm
The New York State Department of Labor announced this year's launch of two statewide surveys designed to help further gauge the real-time needs and challenges faced by job seekers and businesses across New York.
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Tue, Apr 18th 2023 06:05 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) announced the release of a comprehensive guide with tips to help homeowners avoid home improvement scams.
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 03:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will officially commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 17-21, as construction season kicks off. The theme for 2023 is, "You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us!"
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 01:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced actions to advance construction of the Canalside Gateway Building and transformation of the North Aud Block in Buffalo - projects her team said, "are key to the ongoing revitalization of Buffalo's downtown and waterfront district."
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Mon, Apr 17th 2023 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked off New York state's celebration of Earth Week on Monday by announcing a statewide educational listening tour for the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
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Fri, Apr 14th 2023 12:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced registration is now open for the 12th annual "I Love My Park Day," which will be held Saturday, May 6, at state parks, historic sites and public lands all across New York.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 08:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $8.3 million to 70 municipalities to install electric vehicle charging stations for public use.
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Thu, Apr 13th 2023 07:55 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, Lower Hudson Valley, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central and Western New York regions for Friday, April 14.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 06:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new initiative that will double the buying power for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients at farmers markets across New York.
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Wed, Apr 12th 2023 08:55 am
New York's 107 local industrial development authorities (IDAs) reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4% (or $11.9 billion) increase compared to 2020, according to a report released Tuesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
Empire State Development (ESD) and Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) are encouraging owners and managers of affordable housing properties across the state to indicate their interest in the $100 million Affordable Residential Connectivity Program, which will provide no-cost installation of fiber broadband wiring and equipment upgrades under Gov. Kathy Hochul's ConnectALL initiative.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers about the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning that lasts March 16 through May 14. With warmer temperatures and lower humidity, the risk of fire increased across the state this week. The fire danger map for the 2023 fire season on DEC's website is updated with the latest fire conditions.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers and others who may need to file a personal income tax return that the deadline to file and pay any taxes owed is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Tuesday, April 18.
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 pm
The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has launched a yearlong "Pledge of Accountability: Engaging Men & Boys Against Gender-Based Violence," a digital Pledge that "encourages men and boys to become better allies, to recognize many of the behaviors that contribute to gender-based violence are associated with negative masculine stereotypes, and to speak up against gender-based violence in their lives."
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Tue, Apr 11th 2023 03:45 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 with important scam prevention tips for first-time homebuyers. The guide is part two of a five-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers navigate housing scams, which are a continuously growing risk for consumers.
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 05:05 pm
The Erie Canalway Trail and the Champlain Canalway Trail continue to receive high levels of use year after year, according to the newly released "Who's on the Trail 2022: Canalway Trail" report from Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Canal Corp. (NYSCC).
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Mon, Apr 10th 2023 04:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced Gov. Kathy Hochul designated Bryan Erwin of Mattituck the new chair of the State Council of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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