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New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York taxpayers paid $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than the state received in federal spending in federal fiscal […]

Extracted from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Nov. 17th COVID-19 Update New Yorkers can now take free online courses through Coursera. In partnership with Coursera, we launched a free online platform for New Yorkers to learn new job skills, earn certificates and advance their careers. At a time when unemployment has risen due to the pandemic, we hope […]

November 18, 2020. After Canadian Thanksgiving, on October 12, Canada saw a major spike in COVID cases. It is our deep concern that the same thing will happen here. For that reason, I have continued to raise the alarm about the risk of COVID spreading in smaller indoor settings — so-called “living room spread” — […]

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Source: Update: Cuomo says he won’t take $25,000 pay raise as NY faces budget deficit – syracuse.com

Source: New York State minimum wage 2021: A raise is coming – syracuse.com

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Reminder: Cutoff Date for Fertilizing Lawns is December 1 – – The Adirondack Almanack

November 17, 2020. There’s so much about COVID that we still don’t know. But it is clear that COVID can have devastating long-term effects for some people. Known as “long-haulers,” these individuals struggle with symptoms that last for months after catching COVID. One of the most concerning symptoms is chronic fatigue, which can make it […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

November 16, 2020. Over the past six days, the United States recorded 1 million new COVID cases. The virus is spreading across the country and we see its impact in New York now too. It’s not an Upstate or Downstate issue—cases are increasing throughout the state and all New Yorkers, regardless of where they live, […]

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 is spreading in New York, and the increased number of cases is taking place throughout the state. This is not an Upstate or […]

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November 13, 2020. I want to ask all New Yorkers to carefully think about their Thanksgiving plans in the context of the current COVID surge around the nation. Look at the numbers in your community and look at the numbers in the United States and the world. They are rapidly increasing—countries are locking down. As […]

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed the presence of a large, localized shoreline harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Harris Bay on Lake George. The HAB was first reported by Lake George Association staff trained in HAB identification as part of DEC’s Citizen Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP). DEC confirmed the […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Cuomo announces 10 p.m curfew for bars, restaurants, gyms to stem coronavirus resurgence | NCPR News

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Source: Parties in private NY homes capped at 10; bars, restaurants, gyms must close earlier – syracuse.com

November 10, 2020. Most of us are aware of the danger of large, indoor gatherings when it comes to COVID. They are where super-spreading happens. But viral spread is not limited to large group settings. I want to stress that small, indoor gatherings also pose a very serious risk. Small gatherings are a significant source […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

New York residents and non-residents can fish for free without a license on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. New York’s Free Fishing Days encourage more people to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s world-class fishing opportunities. Legislation signed by the Governor in 2015 allowed an increase in the number of authorized statewide Free Fishing Days. Every year since, […]

Source: Pfizer coronavirus vaccine: Syracuse doc has key role in rollout of eagerly awaited drug – syracuse.com