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A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli analyzed the federal tax provisions enacted under Public Law No: 119-21 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers. While the bill made permanent many tax changes included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it includes new tax breaks […]

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a special election to fill the vacancy in the 115th Assembly District created by the resignation of Billy Jones will be held on Tuesday, November 4, to coincide with the general election. Governor Hochul issued the proclamation on September 15pursuant to the Public Officers Law. “To ensure residents of […]

Today, Empire Report published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul about the alarming rise of political violence in America—and the responsibility we all have to to stop it. Text of the op-ed can be viewed online and is available below: An assassination attempt on President Trump. The assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and […]

Sept. 12, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — Michael S. Cashman, candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 115th District, is calling on state leaders and NYSERDA to provide meaningful, in-person outreach to the North Country as New York develops its 15-year clean energy transition plan. “The North Country deserves as much attention as […]

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Prisoners seeking help from the AG’s office have little chance of review. Here’s one applicant’s story. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Chamber of Commerce Release Plattsburgh, Sept. 9, 2025 The North Country Chamber was very pleased to take part in the official opening of MICRO BIRD’s U.S. production operation in Plattsburgh, featuring Governor Kathy Hochul. Chamber President Garry Douglas saluted the local team members who collaborated with us on the deal, including the Clinton County IDA, […]

Town of Keene Essex County Wildland Fire: On Aug 31 at 6:30 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker on Noonmark Mountain reporting sustained smoke in the sky. At 3:32 a.m., three Forest Rangers located a fire approximately four miles from the Round Pond trailhead, near Gravestone Brook on the side of Bear […]

Index Crime Down in Plattsburgh As Gun Seizures Are Up 57 Percent and Extreme Risk Protection Orders Up 26 Percent Across the North Country Sept. 9, 2025 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the State’s efforts to enhance New York’s Northern Border security and prevent transnational criminal organizations from trafficking […]

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The New York Times and New York Focus gathered thousands of files from around half of New York’s nearly 500 law enforcement agencies. Click here for the Times-Union story 

Police Officers crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Albany, BY – Sept 6, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to strengthen and expand labor protections statewide. The package of bills will help create good paying union jobs and strengthen protections for workers across the state. In the absence of a functional National Labor Relations Board under the Trump Administration, the package of […]

Governor Will Partner With Legislature on Long Term Solution To Protect Immunization Access in New York Gov. Hochul News Release of Sept. 5, 2025 – In the face of attacks on science and healthcare from the federal government, Governor Kathy Hochul today is taking steps to protect vaccine access across New York State. With the […]

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 16.5% to 17.6% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 33.7% to 36.5% of payroll for the Police and […]

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the Marbletown (in Ulster County) Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Wayne County Jail and five years of probation […]

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New York Had the Second-Lowest Suicide Rate in the Nation in 2023; Is Among the National Leaders in Prevention Efforts Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation today recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month in New York and outlined some of the initiatives that have made the state a national leader in reducing these tragic deaths. […]

“Cashman Brings Experience and Vision to a Race That Will Replace Retiring Assembly Member Billy Jones” Democratic Party Press Release, August 29, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY The Democratic Committee Chairs of Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties are pleased to announce that Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman has been selected to be the Democratic nominee for […]

View Map of New York State Drought Conditions Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Conservation, today announced a drought watch has been issued for 20 New York counties. The action was taken after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and federal partner agencies. New York State is encouraging residents […]

Lane Closures Suspended from Friday, August 29 at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 a.m. Motorists Urged To Slow Down and Move Over for All Vehicles Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6:00 a.m. on […]

Gov. Hochul Press Release – August 27, 2025– The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) surpassed $3.4 billion in executed financial assistance agreements for 328 local water infrastructure projects across the State during State Fiscal Year 2025 — a 55 percent increase in year-to-year funding. This record investment is making crucial projects affordable for New Yorkers and […]

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