Mon, Mar 27th 2023 10:40 am
The New York Lottery announced that, starting April 4, Mega Millions ticket purchases for a Mega Millions draw held on the same day must be made by 10 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 24th 2023 04:00 pm
With $280 million in funding for universal free school meals included in both the Senate and Assembly budget proposals, legislators, school administrators, parents and teachers from the Buffalo-area joined the Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition at Springville Elementary School on Friday to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to address the crisis of childhood hunger in schools by fully funding a statewide, permanent "Healthy School Meals for All" program in the fiscal year 2024 state budget.
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Thu, Mar 23rd 2023 09:40 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, R-C-Niagara Falls, joined Assembly members, senators and district attorneys from across the state to call for an amendment to the "Raise the Age" law, which went into effect in 2018, increasing the age for youth who can be prosecuted as an adult to from 16 to 18 years of age.
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Thu, Mar 23rd 2023 09:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new client feedback initiative her team said will improve understanding of the challenges New Yorkers face enrolling in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, also known as WIC.
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Tue, Mar 21st 2023 01:05 pm
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips" during National Poison Prevention Week, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of prevention measures to reduce the risk of poisoning.
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Mon, Mar 20th 2023 01:45 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to be cautious of potential discriminatory pricing practices at car washes in advance of Passover. In previous years, there have been reports of car wash businesses in predominantly Orthodox Jewish communities in New York City raising prices by as much as 50% for Jewish customers seeking cleaning services close to Passover.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 03:45 pm
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in February compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.64 billion, up $203 million compared to the same time last year.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 03:45 pm
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined Congressman Brian Higgins, Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, the Restore Our Community Coalition (ROCC), as well as other community members and local leaders at the Buffalo Museum of Science to celebrate the $55 million Reconnecting Communities Program grant to Buffalo.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 11:50 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced changes to reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season, including new, same-day reservations to help add flexibility and ease to last-minute bookings.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 11:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick's Day celebrations get underway starting this weekend. This special traffic enforcement detail, which is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, begins Friday, March 17, and runs through Sunday, March 19.
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Fri, Mar 17th 2023 11:35 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminded taxpayers that information available on its website, www.tax.ny.gov, can help make filing personal income tax returns simple, fast and free for qualifying New Yorkers.
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Wed, Mar 15th 2023 08:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced efforts to help working families access child care throughout New York state, including launching a new online screening tool for them to check eligibility and reestablishing a statewide task force to develop an implementation plan for universal child care.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 03:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the release of a new report from the New York State Department of Labor on the state's gender wage gap.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:30 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to support their local maple producers. The governor highlighted New York's upcoming Maple Weekends events and activities, which will take place March 18-19 and 25-26, along with other special events and promotions throughout the month.
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Tue, Mar 14th 2023 11:00 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning job seekers to avoid common employment scams.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $500,000 has been awarded to a local human services agency to conduct community and direct, door-to-door outreach to households in the east Buffalo community to help residents access government benefits, services and programs.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 12:50 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges all individuals 60-plus to answer a newly launched statewide Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA).
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 11:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to launch the new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act portal - the latest milestone in the New York State Department of Labor's multi-year technology modernization plan.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2023 07:00 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the start of the 2023 "I BIRD NY Challenge" for birders of all ages and abilities.
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Thu, Mar 9th 2023 08:10 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened conditions for wildfires.
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Thu, Mar 9th 2023 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $13.3 million has been awarded to help expand and preserve emergency and permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Funding was awarded to projects that will create 51 apartments in the Bronx and a new 80-bed emergency shelter for families in Erie County. Funding was also awarded to help make repairs to existing emergency shelters in Oneida and Chautauqua counties.
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Thu, Mar 9th 2023 07:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced another year of "successful environmental cleanups" in the state's brownfield cleanup program (BCP).
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Thu, Mar 9th 2023 07:50 pm
Congress members Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Bill Huizenga (MI-04) are leading an effort to encourage the government of Canada to "strengthen its commitment to protecting and investing in the Great Lakes."
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Wed, Mar 8th 2023 04:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced up to $3.75 million is available to expand outreach and engagement services designed to connect vulnerable populations with addiction supports and other health services.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 02:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced no-cost exams for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed dogs to find wounded or injured big-game animals are scheduled for Friday, April 14. The exams will be offered exclusively online.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves from having their sensitive information compromised online during tax season.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 01:30 pm
Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced the following 14 businesses were recently certified by the Office of General Services' Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development:
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 09:10 am
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is asking United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to open formal consultations with the government of Canada to explore if the Underused Housing Tax is inconsistent with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced approximately $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality across the state.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 12:20 pm
With this year's tax season underway, New York Attorney General Letitia James has provided taxpayers with tips to help avoid fraudulent tax schemes. Attorney General James also urged New Yorkers to stay vigilant and report any suspected scams to steal personal and financial information to her office.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 02:55 pm
To kick off National Consumer Protection Week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection assisted 19,752 New Yorkers with a variety of consumer protection matters in 2022, resulting in nearly $2.4 million being returned to consumers.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 09:35 am
New York State's Responsible Play Partnership (RPP), consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling, is holding multiple events to drive attention to the issue as part of the 20th anniversary of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 09:35 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be collecting information about colony loss in the honey industry throughout the U.S. The next quarterly colony loss survey will be conducted during April. It will collect information about colony inventory and loss from more than 400 producers with honeybee colonies in the northeastern region.
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Thu, Mar 2nd 2023 08:50 am
For National Nutrition Month in March, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support nutritional health for individuals ages 60 and over.
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Wed, Mar 1st 2023 10:35 am
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Tuesday announced the creation of an antisemitism Working Group that will hold roundtables throughout the state to hear from stakeholders and make recommendations on ways to best address the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in New York state.
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Wed, Mar 1st 2023 10:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul hosted a community roundtable with local leaders and elected officials in Buffalo to discuss the New York Housing Compact - what her team called a "comprehensive strategy announced in the fiscal year 2024 executive budget to address New York's housing crisis and build 800,000 new homes in the next decade.
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Wed, Mar 1st 2023 09:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the availability of resources to help New Yorkers save on their home energy bills. A second emergency benefit through the Home Energy Assistance Program is now available for eligible New Yorkers in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility service shut off.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2023 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of Robert Megna as New York state budget director. Megna starts immediately and plans to serve through this legislative session and assist with the search for a long-term budget director before returning to SUNY, where he serves as president of the Rockefeller Institute of Government and senior adviser to the chancellor.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2023 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced "significant progress" in the state's fight against gun violence, with New York City and communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative reporting the fewest shooting incidents with injury last month since the first half of 2020.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2023 02:25 pm
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced $55.59 million for the New York State Route 33 (Kensington Expressway) project in Buffalo through the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program - what the U.S. Department of Transportation called "a first-of-its-kind initiative to reconnect communities that are cut off from opportunity and burdened by past transportation infrastructure decisions."
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