Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 01:40 pm
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced the opening of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than 2,800 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and more than 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved during 2024, a sign of the continuing progress New York state is making in modernizing its vital transportation infrastructure.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the state afford the cost of purchasing healthy food.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring increased workers' compensation and paid family leave benefits for workers, while also delivering savings for businesses.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Wednesday, updated New Yorkers on the lake-effect snow event continuing into the weekend for areas in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the North Country.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will increase the accessibility of home heating aid and help identify more seniors who are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced enhanced security measures being taken this week by state agencies ahead of New Year's Eve.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 09:35 am
The Niagara Region division of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will illuminate Niagara Falls tonight in red, white and blue in tribute to the life of President Jimmy Carter.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul encourages New Yorkers to spend time outdoors this holiday season and celebrate the new year at state parks, historic sites, natural areas, environmental education centers, canal trails, and public lands across the Empire State on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to crack down on the "black market" for restaurant reservations. The bill prohibits third-party restaurant reservation services from arranging unauthorized reservations, putting an end to a predatory marketplace that placed a cost on consumers before they even entered a restaurant, and made dining inaccessible to those who refused to pay.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:20 pm
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. received approval Thursday from the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service effective Jan. 1, 2025. This is the first increase to National Fuel's base delivery rates in New York since 2017 and only the second increase in 16 years.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:00 pm
With the signing of Senate bill S.593A, New York families will have much easier access to Down syndrome resources with the creation of the Down syndrome diagnosis awareness program.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips on how consumers can protect themselves from thieves trying to steal packages from their homes this holiday season.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the release of new comprehensive guidance to help employers better protect outdoor workers during extreme cold weather. This initiative builds on NYSDOL's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme weather events, following the release of heavy precipitation, wildfire smoke and extreme heat guidance.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional 50 cents per hour starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 08:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the opening of the Roswell Park GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility, New York's first cell and gene therapy hub, located at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
The New York State Office of Mental Health has announced the launch of "Be Well," a statewide public awareness campaign aimed at helping New Yorkers better understand the importance of mental wellness and the impacts of stress and trauma.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the new ombuds for the developmental disabilities' service system, headed by Community Service Society of New York, is now open and ready to accept New Yorkers' calls in need of assistance navigating services, resolving complaints, providing education and making the right connections.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert, warning New Yorkers about the rise of package theft and providing tips to protect consumers from porch pirates (or those who steal packages from people's homes). Package theft increases during the holiday season. James encourages all New Yorkers to take steps to protect their deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 03:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update to New Yorkers on ongoing lake-effect snow conditions in portions of the North Country, Western New York and Central New York.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 10:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand New York's food donation and food scraps recycling program, which provides high-quality food to low-income New Yorkers.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) are expanding their partnership with Discover Live to offer interactive, immersive, virtual tours from around the world for older adults, supporting physical wellness, social connections, and brain health.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
The New York Power Authority has signed a voluntary conservation agreement to proactively maintain habitat for monarch butterflies - a declining species - along rights-of-way under NYPA-owned and operated transmission lines throughout New York.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will reduce the sky-high costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers with commercial health insurance and expand access to critical health care resources for individuals with allergies.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the national enforcement initiative on impaired driving this holiday season. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, an initiative funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, runs from Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update to New Yorkers on ongoing lake-effect snow in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
A mix of wintry weather is impacting the Buffalo region and North Country. AAA is experiencing high call volume. With many areas issuing driving bans, AAA is reminding the public to obey those rules, which are put in place for safety reasons.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country regions, as those areas were set to receive multiple feet of lake-effect snow.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 11:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a package of new laws that will expand the availability of resources for new parents and young children.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the launch of a business navigator child care toolkit designed to support employers who want to assist their employees with securing quality, affordable child care services for their children.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:20 am
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to avoid scams while on the search for a furry or feathered addition to the family this holiday season.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday urged New Yorkers to take caution, as a large winter storm system is expected to bring lake-effect snow, strong winds and thunderstorms to New York.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2024 10:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday urged New Yorkers to prepare for more winter weather as a clipper system - a fast-moving, low-pressure weather system - is expected to bring widespread snowfall across the state on Wednesday and Thursday, and another round of lake-effect snow Thursday.
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Wed, Dec 4th 2024 08:15 am
As temperatures have dropped and snow has blanketed much of Western New York over the past week, the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers safety tips for navigating the winter season, as freezing temperatures, snow, ice and early darkness can be challenging and stressful for people living with dementia and their care partners.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 09:05 pm
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (Dec. 2-6, 2024) is underway. The annual weeklong campaign aims to promote the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community and safe behind the wheel.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 09:15 am
In advance of Giving Tuesday, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection on Monday warned consumers to be cautious of charity scams.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is reminding snowmobilers to ride responsibly and put safety first as they enjoy outstanding snowmobiling opportunities.
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Tue, Nov 26th 2024 05:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to take proper precautions ahead of winter weather expected to impact parts of the state beginning Wednesday evening through Thanksgiving Day and continuing through the weekend.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded licensed pet dealers with retail stores that selling dogs, cats, and rabbits will be illegal in New York starting Dec. 15. The pet sale ban is intended to stop dangerous large-scale breeding operations known as "puppy mills," where animals are often mistreated and suffer from serious health issues.
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