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Source: Jones: North Country prisons spared from closures | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Assessors warn of changes in state’s STAR tax program – Sun Community News & Printing

I Love My Park Day is an annual event that brings together thousands of volunteers to celebrate and enhance New York’s parks, historic sites, and public lands. DEC has events at a variety of locations – from trails in the Forest Preserve to popular campgrounds to urban escapes – providing many opportunities for New Yorkers […]

Successful Program Connects Families to New Outdoors Experiences Application Window for Online Lottery Runs May 10 to 12 As part of New York’s week-long celebration of Earth Day, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that New York will once again provide free […]

Clinton Correctional Facility received the 2019 SEFA Adirondack Leadership Award for the 2019 State Employees Federated Appeal campaign. Employee’s raised $37,050.00 with an increase in participation of 40% from the year before. Pictured: left to right, bottom row- Earl Bell; Superintendent and Bill Ferguson; SEFA Adirondack Region Chair; middle row- Tiffany Beshon; Office Assistant 1, […]

Source: NY Gov. Cuomo Signs Plastic Bag Ban | WAMC

Source: Tax receipts decline $3.7B, per year-end Comptroller’s report – FingerLakes1.com

Source: Can the Adirondack Park be a welcoming place to all visitors? | NCPR News

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the Higher Education Services Corporation to broaden the interpretation of eligibility for New York’s Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship. Under the new interpretation, college tuition and related costs will be covered for all children, spouses, and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces […]

Town of Peru Clinton County Training: On April 12, DEC Forest Rangers participated in an active shooter drill led by the New York State Police at the Peru Central School. Throughout the drill, teachers and school employees acted as students and practiced standard operating procedures for response to an active shooter incident. The day-long training […]

More Flexibility for Visitors Wishing to Camp Last Minute New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that for the first time visitors to DEC campgrounds are now able to make reservations as late as one day in advance of their desired stay. “Camping is a weather-dependent activity for most […]

NY DOT personnel cut a tree deemed hazardous on Main Street this morning.

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the 2019-20 state budget invests in critical funding that will help North Country farmers grow their businesses. This year’s plan includes $33.2 million for agriculture across the state. “North Country folks know better than anyone that our farms are the lifeblood of […]

Source: P’burgh nets Canadian hybrid energy company – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Computer crashes send New York students back to pen and paper state exams – Times Union

Source: New York State Police will stop releasing mug shots immediately – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo and lawmakers break ranks from prosecutors and cops on bail | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Anti-tick funds dry up | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: New York’s community colleges get boost in new state budget – Times Union

Source: Census funding in budget leaves advocates wanting – Capitol Confidential

Source: Lawmakers, Cuomo secure raises in budget process – Times Union

NEW YORK STATE BUDGET ADOPTION STATEMENT “The newly adopted state budget will create some tough financial challenges for local governments and local taxpayers by cutting assistance for highway repairs and changing aid to municipalities (AIM) funding.  I am also very concerned that the election law reforms approved by the Legislature earlier this year are not […]

Source: Local leaders praise, pan state budget | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Budget deal includes bag ban, prison closures, opioid tax – Times Union

Source: $175 billion budget deal announced – these are the highlights – Capitol Confidential