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Source: With Democratic majority in Senate, New York lawmakers pass a DREAM Act – Times Union

Source: Pro-life leader: ‘Horrible for our state’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature – The Buffalo News

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that his legislation to provide a tax credit to employers who hire New Yorkers in substance abuse recovery has been included in the executive budget proposal (A.1604). The Jobs In Recovery bill would allow businesses that hire New Yorkers attending a state-certified rehabilitation […]

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Jones: Hardworking employees shouldn’t be collateral damage of federal shutdown “As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight, we must remember the thousands of federal employees in New York State who have no idea when their next paycheck will come. This […]

Source: School funding proposals set stage for fight in legislature | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo unveils ambitious progressive agenda with one-party rule in Albany | NCPR News

Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program Enhances Fall Hunting in New York State New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the application period for the cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program is now open. The Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program began in the early 1900s and was officially established in 1919, making […]

Source: With New Voting Laws, Democrats Flex Newfound Power in New York – The New York Times

Source: Cuomo to seek stretch limo ban – Times Union

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces $4.2 Million for Snowmobile Trail Maintenance and Grooming Across New York State | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Cuomo to propose plastic bag ban – Times Union

Source: Cuomo seeks to raise tobacco, e-cig sales age to 21 – Times Union

Source: As minimum wage continues to climb, hospitality industry awaits tip credit decision – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: New York sends billions more to DC than it receives – Times Union

Source: Limo owners say NY ‘blacklisted’ vehicles after seizing plates – Times Union

Source: Dean Skelos and son, Adam, scheduled to start federal prison sentence Tuesday | Newsday

Source: NY State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II resigns

Source: Resentments remain over pay hike for lawmakers | NCPR News

Source: Rouses Point awarded $213K for rec revamp – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Cuomo’s end-of-year veto blitz kills bereavement amendment

Several of the Forest Ranger Actions for 12/24 – 12/30/18 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Town of Keene Essex County Rescue: On Dec. 27 at 10:58 a.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for assistance for a 50-year-old male who sustained injuries […]

Source: DEC wants to consolidate titles | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Minimum wage in upstate NY to increase to $11.10 next year

Key Findings All 23 properties tested with agricultural exemptions totaling $6.2 million lacked completed original applications and/or supporting documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic verification of reported farm income. Three veteran exemptions had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Source: Office of the New York […]