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
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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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 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 06:10 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 06:05 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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