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Annual Burn Ban Has Decreased Spring Wildfires 42.6 Percent Since 2009 Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin March 16 and run through May 14. With spring approaching, DEC is reminding residents […]

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Most nursing homes dogged by poor infection control – syracuse.com

Source: New York State to contract private labs to assist in coronavirus testing – amNewYork

Source: BREAKING: All SUNY schools to move to distance learning for spring semester | NCPR News

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Officials wrestle with expanding quarantines

Funding Available Through the Consolidated Funding Application Not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) can apply for funding to undertake Census outreach efforts in hard-to-reach communities. Governor Cuomo is committed to ensuring New Yorkers receive the representation and resources they deserve. To aid in this effort, the Governor has launched a $60 million statewide campaign to ensure every New […]

A new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the challenges faced by the state’s school districts are as varied as the state itself. Regional factors including the local economy, labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, including special education. The report […]

Source: State doesn’t have equipment, data to properly regulate Spectrum, audit finds – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus in New York: Andrew Cuomo gets $40M, more power to respond

The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Office of Children […]

Times Union Opinion Piece: Source: Churchill: Paying attention to New York’s population slide

Source: The Plastic Bag Ban: What It Means For You – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Breaking: Illegal Adirondack resort fined $438k, ordered to shut down | NCPR News

Source: Feds say new Cuomo offer could resolve trusted traveler dispute – The Buffalo News

Source: Viewpoint: State Facilitating Unlimited Access to High Peaks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Franklin County DA: Bail reform problems appearing as expected | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: NYS Fair cuts ticket price to 1980 level – syracuse.com

Source: NY Gov. Cuomo Pushes For Flavored Vaping Ban | WAMC

Source: Report: New York education funding inequitable, inadequate

Source: Cuomo shifting worker salaries offline amid budget crunch

Source: APA considers $1.5 million in fines against “illegal” Adirondack resort | NCPR News

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 […]