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Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Arrests in Investigation Into Fraudulent Billing by Medicaid Transportation Providers Accused of Stealing $2.9 Million New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that  on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, […]

Poster Contest Submissions Accepted Through Jan. 2, 2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) today announced the theme for the annual water conservation poster contest for middle school students: “Water Connects Us All.” The 2026 poster theme challenges middle school students to learn about […]

October 30, 3035 , NYS Police News Release – Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji, New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced the arrests of five current and former New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) employees for separate schemes […]

New York voters will be asked to authorize an already-built Olympic sports complex in Lake Placid Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

“…the Living Donor Support Program, which will reimburse organ donors up to $14,000 for their medical expenses and recovery-related costs, such as lost wages and childcare. Both the donor and recipient must be New Yorkers.” Click here for the NY Focus Story 

Nation-Leading Program Awards Revolving Loan Funds To Unlock Up to 1,800 New Homes Statewide Albany, October 27, 2025 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the Housing Acceleration Fund, a $215 million first-of-its kind program to speed up construction of shovel-ready mixed-income residential projects across New York State. One of the […]

Albany, October 27, 2025 – Governor Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers impacted by devastating cuts to health care, food assistance and other critical programs. With nearly three million New Yorkers at risk of losing the food assistance they receive from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting November 1 due to the GOP’s federal […]

Albany, October 27, 2025 “New York has long benefited from outstanding institutions of higher education that serve as anchors for our communities, employing tens of thousands of people, conducting world-class research and development, attracting new residents, training the workforce and bringing vibrancy to neighborhoods,” DiNapoli said. “Federal action on student aid, international student enrollment, and […]

As the Erie Canal Begins its Third Century of Operation, Focus is on Maintaining a Safe, Resilient, Navigable Waterway that Supports Economic Development, Accessible Recreation, Arts and Culture, and Sustainability NYS News Release, October 26, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the 200th anniversary of the opening of the original Erie Canal in New […]

46,212 Citations Were Issued This Time Last Year During the 2024 Halloween Enforcement Period Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers. The enforcement period, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, runs from Saturday, October 25 through Friday, […]

The law required a state agency to issue major regulations more than a year and a half ago, and it had no excuse not to, the court found. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Grants Will Modernize Campuses, Enhance Student Experiences and Drive Statewide Economic Growth Full List of Awardees Available Here NYS News Release – Oct. 24, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $49 million in capital grants for 35 colleges and universities across New York State through the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap). The […]

Thomas H. Mungeer, the former president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, was arraigned on grand larceny charges on Friday in Albany County Court and formally accused of misusing thousands of dollars in funds from the union he headed from 2009 to 2022. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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The state relies heavily on securities industry related tax receipts, with an estimated $22 billion collected in state fiscal year 2024-25, up 12% from the previous year, and represented 19.4% of all state tax collections that year.  October 23, 2025 – Wall Street’s profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue, according […]

NYS DEC reports: Vehicle and Hunting Compliance Checks – Hamilton County On Oct. 19, ECOs stationed at a check point in Hamilton County checked more than 100 vehicles, including hunters. Officers found no hunting violations, firearms that were safe and unloaded during their inspections, and legally tagged deer. These routine checks help to ensure that […]

$1.1 million to resurface Route 374 from Reservoir Road to the Route 3 overhead ramp in the Towns of Saranac and Plattsburgh, Clinton County. $1.1 million to resurface Route 87 between Exit 40 and the Beekmantown Rest Area in the Towns of Beekmantown and Chazy, Clinton County. $3.1 million to resurface Interstate 87 from the […]

View List of Paving Projects Broken Down by Region Here NYS News Release of 10/22/25 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an unprecedented investment to renew dozens of vital state roadways across New York State during the 2026 construction season. Leveraging the $800 million that Governor Hochul secured in the most recent state budget to […]

Alcoa agrees to maintain a minimum of 500 full-time jobs NYS News Release, Oct. 22, 2205 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new power supply contract between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Alcoa, a leading aluminum producer and one of the North Country’s largest employers. The contract includes a commitment of $30 […]

Average Annual Increase of Nearly $1,400 for Individuals and $3,000 for Couples Albany, Oct. 21, 2025 – Governor Hochul today slammed Washington Republicans for sending health care costs skyrocketing for 140,000 New Yorkers. As the GOP refuses to extend the existing enhanced premium tax credits, New Yorkers who rely on the ACA subsidies for affordable, […]

Hochul appears to have snubbed advocates, providers, and unions, while they try to figure out how serious she is about universal child care. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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