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Source: Medicaid cuts cause 71 layoffs at Syracuse-based Nascentia Health, company says – syracuse.com

Comptroller Encourages Transparency During Medicaid Redesign Team’s Deliberations, Raises Concerns About Accounting Changes   February 14, 2020 Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 Executive Budget reflects significant fiscal challenges related, in part, to higher than expected spending in the Medicaid program, […]

Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 Executive Budget reflects significant fiscal challenges related, in part, to higher than expected spending in the Medicaid program, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With a budget […]

Program to Recognize Dedication and Volunteer Service of Partner Organizations, Individuals, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities Nominations Accepted through April 30 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting nominations for the inaugural 2020 Stewardship Appreciation Awards, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. “Partnerships are invaluable to DEC’s efforts to promote outdoor […]

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Source: DEC Releases 2019 Hunter Accident Statistics – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: State, feds draw battle lines over Trump border edict, Green Light Law – The Buffalo News

Source: State takes step back from tightening rules on private schools, to seek compromise | Newsday

Applications are now available for DEC’s cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program. The program provides pheasant hunting opportunities through a partnership among DEC, hunters, 4-H youth, and interested landowners. The program is funded through the State Conservation Fund from license fees paid by hunters, trappers, and anglers. In 2019, DEC distributed more than 31,500 day-old pheasant […]

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces First Free Fishing Weekend Of 2020 | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

From the office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 5.28 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2019, with an estimated value of $225.9 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. […]

Source: Battle over trusted traveler programs devolves into federal-state stalemate – The Buffalo News

Exams Held April 3; Registration Deadline March 13 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, April […]

Source: Bail reformers face public relations hurdle

Source: Cohoes judge sets bail in low-level case, setting up legal challenge of new state law

Buffalo News Editorial – An Opinion Piece   Source: Keep legislators out of the classroom – The Buffalo News

Source: Spike in Crime Inflames Debate Over Bail Law in New York – The New York Times

Plan Available for Public Comment through April 3 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York’s forestry community that provides long‐term, […]

Source: Joyce Mitchell to be released from prison 5 years after helping with Upstate NY escape – syracuse.com

Source: As Bail Reform Takes Hold Across New York State, a Rural County Wrestles With The Future Of Its Aging Jail – The Appeal

Plattsburgh, Peru, Keeseville – Many local residents have noticed all the power line and utility equipment working between Plattsburgh and Keeseville.  Contractors hired by NYSEG, our local electric utility, are working to provide more access to broadband service and improve the safety and reliability of our electric power. Michael Langlois, Manager of Regional Operations, at […]

Essex County was down Mid-Hudson Region and New York City Have Strongest Growth Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively strong, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections across the state, totaling $18.3 billion in 2019, grew by $815 million or 4.7 […]

Source: JCOPE proposes differing treatment for lawmakers’ charities

Source: Despite hoopla, many state-backed local projects fizzle