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Archive for 'State Government News'

State invests $78M for clean drinking water infrastructure projects

Lake Placid project approved for long-term interest-free financing Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Cosmetologists in New York will be required to learn how to style textured hair

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Civic, elected leaders react to Hochul budget

Medicaid costs pose challenge, investment in development wins welcome Click here for the Sun Community News story

DMV drops ‘under the hood’ requirement on CDL road test

State hopes to put more school bus drivers behind the wheel Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hochul proposes $233 billion budget that avoids broad tax increases

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Governor’s executive budget includes proposed closure of 5 state prisons

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State expands pre-release photo ID service to all correctional facilities

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See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 633 based on latest English language arts Regents exams

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New York State’s 2024 legislative session begins with a focus on crucial North Country issues

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Pet stores in NY state banned from selling dogs, cats, rabbits

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Union: SUNY deficit will lead to cuts without higher state aid

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Ausable Point State Campground Area closed to vehicular traffic.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Affordable housing gets $46M shot in the arm

Clinton, Essex and Warren co. received a combined total of nearly $4M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York’s new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more

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$200M+ for summer meal program for low-income children

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TRAVEL ALERT: NORTHBOUND THRUWAY (I-87) BETWEEN ORANGE AND ULSTER COUNTIES TO FULLY CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT, JAN. 6, 2024 FOR AT LEAST 12 HOURS TO FACILITATE OVERPASS REMOVAL

Motorists Should Avoid the Area Starting Early Saturday Evening (Jan. 6) and Take Alternate Routes Closure is Required to Safely Remove a Portion of Brookside Road Overpass in New Paltz Overpass Has Been Hit By Over-Height Trucks Nine Times in 2023 Plattekill Service Area to Close Late Saturday Afternoon Southbound Lanes to Fully Close Jan. […]

Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools

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NY Attorney general probing Clinton County jail death

Dustin Provost died Dec. 17 after suffering a ruptured bowel that became infected while he was incarcerated at the Clinton County jail. The state attorney general’s office is examining the case but has not launched a formal investigation. Click here for the Times-Union story 

Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years

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New law ends certain hunting contests

Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story 

NYS Police Academy gradutes 232 new troopers!

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · On December 21, 2023, 232 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during a graduation ceremony at the Empire Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission

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Hochul announces $100M to address child care shortage

$50M in capital grants for new center construction and $50M in tax credits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$25 million fire department fund accepting applications

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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