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Archive for 'State Government News'

Share your ideas on the environmental bond act this Friday in Saranac Lake

Click here for the NCPR story 

Additional $3M in assistance for flood-affected homeowners

Homeowners in Clinton, Essex and Hamilton counties can qualify Click here for the Sun Community News story 

North Country libraries awarded construction grants

Plattsburgh, Keene and Saranac Lake libraries among the projects announced Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New Yorkers cautioned about buying flood-damaged vehicles

DMV offers tips and warnings against buying flood-ravaged used vehicles Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NYS Board of Elections certifies controversial touch screen voting machines

The story includes a statement that individual counties can choose whether or not to buy the machines  Opponents, including some leading government reform groups, say the decision is “bad for voters” and that the machines don’t leave a verified paper trail and are potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Click here for the NCPR story 

New York opens ap­pli­ca­tions for child care retention program

“…Incentives ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 for retention and referral bonuses for existing staff and sign-on bonuses for new workers.” Click here for the State of Politics story 

All NYS employers required to provide lactation accommodations for employees

Clinton County Health Department   ·Effective June 2023, ALL employers in NYS are required to provide lactation accommodations to their employees. For more information call 518-565-4993. To learn more about NYS Labor Law 206-c visit: https://dol.ny.gov/breast-milk-expression-workplace

Child bitten by possibly rabid fox in Crown Point

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What is a Legally Exempt Child Care Provider, and why are more people pursuing it?

“Basically, a friend or a neighbor or a family member can be approved to a family’s children, in their home, and get paid by the state to do so.” Click here for the NCPR story 

International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program Coming to North Country September 7

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is collaborating with the International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program to offer a full day of hands-on maple education for beginning and advanced maple producers. The highly-requested training combines science-based instruction with intensive hands-on activities on how to accurately grade maple syrup and maple products […]

DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments

July 24, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after an investigation by […]

State picks closed Cazenovia College for training center, not Moriah Shock

Click here for the Times-Union Story 

A groundbreaking cements a clear direction for I-81 in Syracuse: ‘Finally, this day has arrived’

Billed as the biggest project ever in Upstate New York  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

DiNapoli: State’s fiscal outlook declines

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NYS Comptroller’s Findings in Town of Jay – The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records, and in adequate financial reports were provided to the Board

Click here for the NYS Comptroler’s Report  Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22) Issued Date June 30, 2023 Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings The […]

50K Powerball ticket sold in Dannemora

Click here for the Sun Community New story 

A court sides with Democrats who want to redraw New York’s congressional districts again

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Strand offering open rehearsal space for music and theater artists

Have you heard about our new Open Rehearsal Hours project? This project enhances our ability to provide accessible rehearsal space for artists working in music and performance art. For more details about the project and how to request use of our Music Studio and Theatre, visit our website: https://www.strandcenter.org/open-rehearsal-hours The New York State Council on […]

As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

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See how New York fared in new ranking of best states for business

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

DiNAPOLI: WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT AND MUST PAY BACK $459K IN NYS PENSION AND SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS

Money was Taken from her Deceased Mother-in-Law’s Bank Account State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft […]

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES START OF $6.2 MILLION PROJECT TO REHABILITATE CARPENTER’S FLATS BRIDGE OVER THE AUSABLE RIVER IN CLINTON COUNTY

Historic Bridge Carrying State Route 9 Will Be Raised to Reduce Potential of Flooding and Ice Jams Impacting the Bridge Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $6.2 million project to improve the resiliency of the historic Carpenter’s Flats Bridge, which carries State Route 9 over the Ausable River in Clinton County. The […]

New York flooding: Gov.Hochul expands emergency declaration to Clinton, Essex counties

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July 10 Update See Below – Rt. 9 to close at Carpenter’s Flat Bridge Monday at 3 p.m.

July 10, 9:30 a.m. Update: I just spoke with DOT. A DOT news release is in the works. Release date and time unknown. Based on the signs posted in and around Keeseville, Route 9 will indefinitely close at the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge on Monday, July 9. 

State bridges, culverts receive $516M for rehab or replacement

BRIDGE NY funding makes communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change Click here for the Sun Community News story