Sat, Jan 24th 2026 08:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on state preparations ahead of a massive winter storm system that has already brought bitterly cold temperatures to the entire state and is expected to bring at least a foot of snow to the majority of the state.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:40 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday issued a state of emergency ahead of extreme cold and a massive winter storm set to impact areas statewide this weekend. Extreme cold moves in Friday night, with statewide feels-like temperatures in the negatives Friday and Saturday night. Sunday morning, a large winter storm will begin to impact the state and continue until Monday.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced Monday, Jan. 26, is the start of the 2025 income tax filing season. This is when the Tax Department and the IRS will begin accepting and processing income tax returns. 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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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
As Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to focus on making New York more affordable, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is helping by sharing its money-savings guide, which offers 75-plus ways New Yorkers can stretch their dollars on everyday expenses.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 17 New York state landmarks will be lit red, green and black tonight in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Dr. King's enduring message of nonviolence, hope, equality and justice.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:50 am
Two studies led by an opioid treatment program run by the University at Buffalo and UBMD Emergency Medicine have found that harm-reduction vending machines installed across New York state are well utilized and provide critical, lifesaving services to high-risk individuals who might not otherwise have access.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
State tax receipts totaled $85.8 billion through three quarters of the state fiscal year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget's (DOB) mid-year update to the enacted budget financial plan.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:05 am
New York state recently announced more than $37 million in grants to support 29 water quality and climate resiliency projects in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 9.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:55 pm
Property tax levy growth for New York's school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fifth year in a row, according to data released today by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 06:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced sweeping proposals to lower costs and make New York more affordable for individuals and families as part of her 2026 State of the State address.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 04:15 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend and register the gift cards they receive during the holidays to avoid losing track of their money.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 04:10 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball delivered the state of agriculture address at the 194th New York State Agricultural Society annual forum on Jan. 8, outlining the agricultural industry's progress in 2025 in several key priority areas.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:45 am
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.80, down 1 cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.07. The New York state average has dipped just below the $3 per gallon threshold at $2.998, down from $3.03 last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.14.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
The New York State Liquor Authority recently highlighted a series of major reforms enacted in 2025 that modernize New York's alcohol laws and better support licensees across the state.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 11:40 am
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York state. With wild bird mortalities from HPAI increasing in late fall and peaking over the winter months, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers to stay alert.
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Sat, Jan 10th 2026 04:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of retired New York State Police Sgt. Michael L. Piro.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 03:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 16 landmarks across New York will be illuminated in dark blue this evening to recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This landmark lighting honors the critical and exemplary work of the men and women who have dedicated their careers to law enforcement and work in communities across the state, protecting and serving their fellow New Yorkers every day.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 09:50 am
The New York Power Authority announced a robust response to solicitations issued in October 2025 seeking potential host communities and development partners as part of an initiative to develop advanced nuclear power.
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Tue, Jan 6th 2026 10:40 am
On Monday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, along with Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, Assemblyman Paul Bologna, and representatives from FAIR, called for the continuation of state touring routes funding, and for municipalities receiving funding to fully utilize it.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) has taken significant steps to expand and enhance addiction services across New York and ensure all New Yorkers in need are able to find help and support.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
As New Yorkers face higher prices for groceries and essential goods, many are experiencing a profound hunger crisis.
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a special election to fill the vacancies in the 47th and 61st Senate districts, and the 36th Assembly District, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3. The vacancies were created by the resignations of former State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, former State Sen. Sean Ryan, and former Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, respectively.
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring new affordable health care laws. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, health insurers will be required to cover medically necessary EpiPens and cap out-of-pocket costs at $100 per year, breast cancer screening and imaging, and the cost of scalp cooling systems to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today expanded New York's state of emergency statewide, as an intense winter storm continues to impact much of upstate New York. Following periods of ice and rain throughout the state during the overnight hours, a long-duration lake-effect snow system moved into the state Monday morning, with winds as high as 70 mph in Western New York causing whiteout conditions.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
Even though the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot drawing held on Christmas Eve was won in Arkansas, ticket sales leading up to the drawing generated more than $79 million combined for New York's public schools and Lottery retailers.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded New Yorkers that State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in an ongoing nationwide enforcement strategy to remove impaired drivers from our roads this holiday season. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign - an initiative funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) - will run through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
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Mon, Dec 22nd 2025 05:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $25 million in capital grants are available to help volunteer fire departments across the state upgrade their facilities and equipment.
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Mon, Dec 22nd 2025 05:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state's minimum wage is set to go up Jan. 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases. The minimum wage will rise to $17 per hour in New York City, Westchester and Long Island, while the rest of the state will see an increase to $16 per hour. This adjustment of 50 cents per hour is part of a planned series of increases, which will then be indexed to inflation starting in 2027.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 09:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a landmark agreement between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG).
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 10:25 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced successes and significant beneficial impact of environmental stewardship efforts in 2025.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 10:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the Excelsior Scholarship application for students attending college during the 2026 spring semester.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 11:40 am
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to avoid pet scams this holiday season. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), there are thousands of reports from consumers who lost money and never received their pet or received a sick, stolen or different animal from the one they ordered.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 12:50 pm
With Empire AI gearing up for its second phase, University at Buffalo researchers are already harnessing its supercomputing system to address pressing societal challenges.
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Wed, Dec 10th 2025 09:20 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton joined state and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible, and "Don't Be Salty, New York."
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Wed, Dec 10th 2025 09:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced economic development awards from the New York Power Authority that will spur more than $127 million in private capital investments throughout the state and support 4,249 jobs - 158 newly created.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2025 02:50 pm
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today reminded shelters and rescues about an upcoming change in law, which requires new increased standards to be met to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in their care.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to start their year off with wellness at the forefront by participating in a "First Day Hike" for free.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $500,000 is available to New York's farmers' markets through Part 1 of the fourth round of the Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant program.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds snowmobilers to put safety first and ride responsibly. New York state has many outstanding snowmobile opportunities and, while it is an exciting way to explore the outdoors in winter, snowmobiling also comes with risks.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting applications for $851,255 in Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant monies to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is Dec. 22.
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