Archive for July 8th, 2026
Stec: Prison Safety Report falls short in addressing prison safety needs
Albany, July 8 Senator Stec Press Release- “More than a year ago, the governor and DOCCS gave the law firm WilmerHale $9.3 million to conduct a thorough investigation into the root causes of the correctional facility safety crisis taking place across our state. Instead of a comprehensive look at conditions inside all 42 facilities, this […]
Posted: July 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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New N.Y. state report highlights prison system problems, possible solutions
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Posted: July 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Cottekill Fire chief David A. Gagnon dies in line of duty
Click here for the Hudson Valley1 story July 8, 2026 GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FALLEN FIRE CHIEF DAVID A. GAGNON Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State on Thursday, July 9 Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings to be lowered on Thursday, […]
Posted: July 8th, 2026 under Community Events, Fire Department News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Cutting Red Tape: Gov. Hochul issues Executive Order kicking off “Regulatory Reset”
Executive Order Directs State Agencies to Methodically Review Regulations and Laws to Identify Opportunities for Modernization or Efficiencies Albany, July 9, 2026 NYS News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order to commence New York’s “Regulatory Reset,” a comprehensive and methodical review of thousands of regulations and laws across all state agencies, […]
Posted: July 8th, 2026 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Community invited to Miner Institute’s Open House Aug. 1
Wagon rides, Morgan horses, food trucks, dairy cows & a peek at modern ag Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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OP-ED: New York City Continues to Lead the Next Generation of Technology and Innovation
Crain’s New York Business recently published commentary by Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight about New York City’s importance in driving the innovation economy. Text of the commentary is available below and can be viewed online here. When American Express announced plans earlier this year to establish its new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center— […]
Posted: July 8th, 2026 under City News, General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive
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Posted: July 8th, 2026 under Environmental News, Highway Dept. News, National News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Meet the prison journalist in Malone with an insider’s perspective
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Posted: July 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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