Thu, Apr 4th 2024 06:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York's inaugural first responder mental health needs assessment to better understand the mental health-related challenges facing the public safety community and strengthen programs and services for these professionals.
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Thu, Apr 4th 2024 06:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the confirmation of New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James by the Senate.
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Thu, Apr 4th 2024 06:10 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has launched a new podcast, "DEC Does What?!" Each episode will feature conversations with DEC experts about the agency's wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2024 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for hazardous weather, dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages as a long-duration storm is forecast to impact the state with periods of rain through Friday for areas in Western New York, the Southern Tier, the Mid-Hudson Region, and New York City and Long Island.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2024 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, issuing a statewide proclamation.
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Wed, Apr 3rd 2024 06:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a new agency website design and content management system highlighting the popular system of state parks and historic sites, which drew 84.1 million visitors to its properties in 2023.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2024 11:20 am
The New York Department of State (DOS) announced the availability of nearly $1.6 million from its 2023-24 Local Government Efficiency Grant (LGEG) program to incentivize local governments to plan for and implement projects that reduce local government costs through shared services and municipal reorganization.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2024 11:20 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers that Free File software options - available at www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile - can make filing federal and state income tax returns fast and free for qualifying New Yorkers.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2024 11:20 am
April is designated as National Safe Digging Month, and National Grid urges anyone planning on digging to call 811 to prevent damage to underground utilities.
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Tue, Apr 2nd 2024 10:05 am
Deputy Chief Administrative Judge James P. Murphy, upon consultation with First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George, have granted approval for all counties in the 8th Judicial District to shift to emergency operations at noon on Monday, April 8, for the solar eclipse.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2024 01:10 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health announced up to $100,000 is available to fund projects aimed at reducing the stigma often associated with mental illness. Funded through voluntary contributions made by taxpayers when filing their returns, the Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund tax check-off program provides $20,000 in one-time grants for anti-stigma initiatives.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2024 09:20 am
The "Prospective Plantings" report provides the first official, survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers' 2024 planting intentions, according to Charles Walker, New York state statistician of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. NASS acreage estimates are based on surveys conducted during the first two weeks of March from a sample of approximately 72,900 farm operators across the U.S.
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Mon, Apr 1st 2024 09:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Tracy Morgan recently joined the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Health to encourage New Yorkers to give the gift of life by joining the NYS Donate Life registry. April marks National Donate Life Month, which shines a spotlight on the urgent need for organ, eye and tissue donors.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2024 04:45 pm
Taste NY's partnership with five Minor League Baseball teams across New York is a home run, bringing the very best of New York's local food and beverages to more than 1.2 million fans at stadiums across the state - and giving a boost to New York agriculture.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2024 06:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen New York police officer Jonathan Diller who was killed in the line of duty.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2024 06:30 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds boaters of the dangers of cold water if venturing out this spring for recreation or to view the rare total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. OPRHP recommends to boaters and paddlers that, even in the first few weeks of spring, the water is still very cold, and precautions should be taken.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2024 04:25 pm
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of four applicants to receive more than $35 million to fund projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities across the Great Lakes.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2024 04:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced a new online resource both for new hunters and organizations offering mentored hunting opportunities. It said this tool will connect novices with experienced hunters who will help them develop the skills needed to be safe and successful when afield.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2024 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that, beginning Monday, April 1, New York state veterans and Gold Star Families will have free access to parks, campgrounds, day use areas, historic sites and recreation areas through the expansion of the Lifetime Liberty Pass program.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2024 11:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 24,699 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 935 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers before, during and after St. Patrick's Day. The enforcement period ran from March 15-17.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Ahead of the April 15 income tax filing deadline, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding taxpayers of the fastest and easiest ways to file their tax returns, check their refund status, and receive their money as quickly as possible.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
Many Western New York businesses and most K-12 public schools will be closed on April 8. But for any eclipse-related eye injuries that might occur, University at Buffalo physicians will be operating a special post-eclipse eye clinic day.
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Tue, Mar 26th 2024 12:35 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection shares tips to prevent home improvement scams.
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 01:10 pm
Two weeks ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's preparations "to ensure everyone can have a safe and memorable viewing experience."
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Mon, Mar 25th 2024 09:15 am
A new law expanding New York's "Slow Down/Move Over" requirement will take effect on Wednesday, March 27. The expansion includes disabled vehicles on the roadside requiring drivers to exercise caution when approaching them in an effort to protect motorists.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 03:40 pm
Western New York elected officials joined University at Buffalo Provost A. Scott Weber, UB Vice President for Research and Economic Development Venu Govindaraju and members of the Empire AI consortium today in support of Empire AI, a bold and first-in-the-nation initiative that will position New York as the national frontrunner in responsible artificial intelligence innovation.
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Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 12:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers of the April 1 start of the trout fishing season, a spring tradition bolstered by DEC's extensive stocking program and New York's world-renowned wild trout fisheries.
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Thu, Mar 21st 2024 08:20 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its election protection hotline available for the April 2 presidential primary election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday, March 23, through Saturday, March 30.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2024 05:00 pm
New York State Sen. Mario Mattera, ranking member of the Senate Energy Committee, along with Sens. Tom O'Mara and Rob Rolison and members of the Senate Republican Conference today were joined by New Yorkers for Affordable Energy Executive Director Daniel Ortega at a Capitol press conference to call for a cost benefit analysis of New York's climate policies and to oppose a costly new mandate, the New York Heat Act.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2024 09:50 am
New York Farm Bureau members donated 8 million pounds of food to regional foodbanks across the state last year through the "Harvest for All" program.
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Wed, Mar 20th 2024 09:50 am
The Alzheimer's Association 2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and health care workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. health care system. The new report estimates that 6.9 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer's dementia, including 426,500 in New York state.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 04:45 pm
Small business owners and business leaders from across New York traveled to Albany today to advocate their positions on a wide range of issues including high taxes, the cost of health care, retail theft, outdated COVID regulations, and other measures that impact the state's business climate and affordability.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 03:15 pm
The New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM), representing cities and villages across the Empire State, continued its statewide tour in Buffalo, urging the governor and the State Legislature to increase unrestricted aid to cities and villages for the first time in 15 years.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 01:30 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh and Legislator Rich Andres, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, today submitted comments to state Office of Climate Change opposing amendments to Part 494 Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Standards and Reporting.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 10:55 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded drivers that New York's "Move Over Law" will soon be expanded to include all vehicles, which, her team said, "will improve highway safety for everyone."
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 10:55 am
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball shared, "On National Agriculture Day, I encourage all New Yorkers to pause and recognize the hard work of our farmers - the 1% of our population that feed the remaining 99% - and celebrate the diverse and unique agricultural industry in New York state that remains strong.
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Tue, Mar 19th 2024 10:55 am
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of nearly $70 million to 38 Tribal communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program to support the development of housing for families living on Indian reservations and in other Indian areas.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2024 04:30 pm
If you worked in the past year, you can get your federal and state taxes e-filed for free, and you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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Mon, Mar 18th 2024 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched a statewide effort to protect New Yorkers ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The effort includes statewide distribution of limited-edition I LOVE NY eclipse glasses at 30 locations throughout the state, as well as a reminder for stargazers to be wary of scams, fake merchandise and phony accommodation listings.
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Mon, Mar 18th 2024 01:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of additional home heating assistance to help low- and middle-income New Yorkers who are struggling to pay their energy bills, are in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility service shut off.
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