Mon, Feb 12th 2024 02:35 pm
Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-C-Lockport, joined his colleagues Monday to call for a rollback of the state's mandate that school districts convert school bus fleets to zero-emission buses starting in July 1, 2027, until July 1, 2045.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 02:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $100 million in state grants - an increase of $17.7 million over last year's funding - will be made available to fund afterschool programs across New York.
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Mon, Feb 12th 2024 10:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday issued a proclamation in honor of Lunar New Year 2024 and delivered a video message to all those celebrating the Year of the Dragon.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Police, and local law enforcement agencies statewide, will crack down on impaired and reckless driving during Super Bowl weekend.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 02:20 pm
The big game is Sunday and, no matter which team you're rooting for, AAA Western and Central New York wants to remind drivers to have a plan in place to get home safely after a night of festivities. If a 150-pound adult drank three 12-ounce cans of beer during the game, studies show their reasoning would be less reliable and reaction time slowed.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2024 10:20 am
The Federal Trade Commission received 111,817 fraud reports from consumers in New York in 2023, according to newly released data.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:55 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages taxpayers to know their rights when hiring a tax preparer. New York state's consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers establishes standards to help protect the public from dishonest tax preparers.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:25 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are reminding customers of available resources to help manage their energy bills. The companies build and maintain a safe, reliable system to deliver electricity or natural gas to your home or business.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:25 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced applications are being accepted for New York state's fifth annual Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award.
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Thu, Feb 8th 2024 06:20 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released for public comment new proposed eligibility guidelines to improve, expand, and assess the state's forestry efforts on public and private lands under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by nearly 4.7 million, a 6% increase, compared to the previous record year in 2022.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 05:30 pm
Gov. Hochul announced "major advancements" in two New York educational initiatives designed to strengthen the state's teaching workforce.
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Wed, Feb 7th 2024 08:50 am
Gov. Hochul has recognized February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in New York. Coinciding with the proclamation, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) launched a healthy relationship quiz aimed to help individuals spot the difference between green flags and red flags, and the "green flags" social media campaign.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in annual state funding to provide 3,000 SUNY students with internships and other experiential learning opportunities before graduation.
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Tue, Feb 6th 2024 01:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new consumer protection law that will go into effect on Feb. 11. Her team said, "This new law will amend and clarify New York's existing credit card surcharge law."
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the six designated 2024 "Free Fishing Days" in New York will take place on: Feb. 17-18 (Presidents' Day weekend), June 29-30, Sept. 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York's waters.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have issued the first state programmatic general permit (NYSPGP-1), which authorizes activities to facilitate the recovery and restoration of damaged properties, projects, aquatic resources, and infrastructure following major storm events.
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Mon, Feb 5th 2024 04:00 pm
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. President and CEO Maureen A. Coleman announced the application period is open for $325 million in state grants for critical water infrastructure projects.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 05:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in supportive housing funding to serve older adults, survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, veterans and chronically homeless families, and individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 04:50 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that, by Aug. 1, the paper used for state sporting licenses and carcass tags will change from special stock synthetic paper to plain paper.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2024 03:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the first-ever Tuition Assistance Program eligibility to cover hundreds of SUNY and CUNY non-degree programs that lead to jobs in high-demand, growing fields.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:30 pm
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), along with other state fire associations, kicked-off the RecruitNY 2024 statewide firefighter recruitment campaign by releasing a survey of New York state residents' perceptions of volunteer firefighters.
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Thu, Feb 1st 2024 09:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the safe use of consumer products that contain lithium-ion batteries, such as e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, smart phones, laptops, toys and power tools.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2024 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the state's new farm employer overtime credit advance portal, which is now open for farmers to register and begin preparing the documents they will need to apply for reimbursement.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2024 02:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Jan. 31 in honor of fallen Fairville volunteer firefighter Dan DeWolf.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2024 02:20 pm
New York Farm Bureau released its 2024 state legislative priorities, which address the needs and challenges of the state's diverse agricultural community.
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Tue, Jan 30th 2024 11:30 am
For this week's "Tuesday's Tips," the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection shares important tips to help New York taxpayers stop identity thieves and tax fraudsters from stealing their identity and hard-earned money. DCP urges New Yorkers to stay vigilant against scams targeting taxpayers not only during tax season, but also year-round.
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Mon, Jan 29th 2024 04:25 pm
The New York State Assembly passed a key chapter amendment to the Rape is Rape Act today, establishing an updated effective date and providing clarity for prosecution, and clearing the way for Gov. Hochul to sign it into law.
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Mon, Jan 29th 2024 12:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Jan. 29 in honor of fallen New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police Lt. David J. McShane.
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Mon, Jan 29th 2024 12:10 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance on Sunday announced the start of the 2024 income tax filing season. The Tax Department and the IRS will begin processing income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29. The deadline to file returns and pay any tax owed (or request an extension of time to file) is midnight on April 15.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 04:05 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, New York State Sen. Tim Kennedy and Buffalo Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski joined Western New York postal workers and letter carriers expressing concern about potential plans by the United States Postal Service to move mail processing operations from Buffalo to Rochester.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 15 state landmarks will be illuminated yellow on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 27, in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 04:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation announcing Jan. 21-27 as Data Privacy Awareness Week - and highlighted ways New Yorkers can keep their personal information safe online and manage access to their data.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2024 02:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday highlighted budget investments in the Western New York region.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2024 05:10 pm
On National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, Jan. 26, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is urging taxpayers to review their eligibility for earned income tax credits (EITC).
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Thu, Jan 25th 2024 05:05 pm
New York State United Teachers and a coalition of child, family and community stakeholders have announced their combined push to confront the root causes and harsh effects of poverty that impact hundreds of thousands of children across the state.
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Wed, Jan 24th 2024 03:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $100 million is now available through the Clean Green Schools Initiative under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employee Aaron J. Peters.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2024 03:15 pm
The New York State Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with guidance to avoid mail theft and check-washing schemes.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2024 02:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House of Representatives Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries today announced New York state has been awarded $228.2 million in federal funding to launch New York's ConnectALL municipal infrastructure program and connect tens of thousands of homes statewide to high-speed broadband internet.
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