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Archive for 'State Government News'

$100M enriches after-school programs

LEAPS merges all state after-school programs into a single entity Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gov. signs new consumer protection law – Credit card surcharges must now be displayed prior to sale

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Schuyler Falls, NY, February 4, 2024, 3 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park.

Clinton Correctional inmate found guilty of C.O. assaults

PLEASE READ THIS STORY: Joseph McCrimmon found guilty of two violent attacks on correctional officers Click here for the Sun Community News Story

Staffing shortage could result in up to five prison closures in NY this year 

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Governor Hochul’s Press Release on Steven James nomination as Superintendent of NYS Police

JANUARY 31, 2024 Governor Hochul Nominates Steven G. James to Serve as Superintendent of the New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced her nomination of Steven G. James to serve as the Superintendent of the New York State Police. Acting Superintendent James will lead the New York State Police in an acting role as […]

James named Acting NYS Police Superintendent

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · 20h We congratulate Steven G. James on being named Acting Superintendent by Governor Kathy Hochul. James served the New York State Police for over 32 years, and we welcome him back as our leader.

See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 594 based on latest Algebra II Regents exams

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Another 9/11 public servant lost

@NYSDEC The NYS Dec family is mourning the passing of Lt. David McShane who succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his service at Ground Zero. Dave was a dedicated public servant and a brave leader. Our thoughts are with Dave’s wife, children, and loving friends.

Gov. Hochul announces major funding for ORDA, other North Country initiatives at Mount Van Hoevenberg

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Plattsburgh State mourns loss of former coach Phoebe Strurm

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2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest!

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Calling all photographers!!! We’re so excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest contest! To highlight the best of NYS’s agricultural community, commodities, and livestock, we will pick a different topic each month and invite you to submit photos that fit that category. Photos […]

STATE COMPTROLLER THOMAS P. DiNAPOLI STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE BUDGET

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid continued economic growth; however, as recent years have shown, the financial picture can change rapidly. As the state faces out-year budget gaps totaling over $20 billion through State Fiscal Year […]

$6.5M in federal funding to CVPH

FEMA allocation to support generator replacement project Click here for the Sun Community News story 

High schoolers invited to Students Inside Albany program

Visit to capital gives students a close-up look at how state government works Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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

Click here for the State of Politics story 

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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