Archive for 'State Government News'
‘Discontent and despair’: NY cannabis entrepreneurs fed up with state’s problematic industry rollout
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Posted: May 11th, 2023 under Business News, Political News, State Government News.
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Medicaid is about to get more expensive for counties in NY
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Posted: May 10th, 2023 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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There’s unfinished business to hash out in the final month of New York’s legislative session
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Posted: May 10th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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2,500+ sign petition to save SUNY Potsdam theatre and dance
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Posted: May 10th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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DEC Reminds Water Recreationists to ‘Clean, Drain, and Dry’ Watercraft and Equipment to Protect New York’s Waters from Invasive Species
Boat Stewards to Conduct Boat Inspections and Educate Recreating Public at Boat Launches Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend More than 14,000 Detections of Aquatic Invasive Species Intercepted by Stewards in 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded everyone to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers and disinfect […]
Posted: May 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Hochul declared a state of emergency as a pandemic-era immigration policy is set to end and border communities brace for surge in crossings
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Posted: May 10th, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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How should NY manage the millions of visitors to the Adirondacks?
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Posted: May 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Senator Stec celebrates “Adirondack Day” in the State Capitol
Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today welcomed several Adirondack businesses and organizations to the well of the state Legislative Office Building in Albany for Adirondack Day. The event, which the senator co-sponsored, highlights the region’s diverse economy and tourism opportunities. Stec joined Lieutenant Governor Delgado and state DEC Commissioner Segos in speaking at Adirondack Day […]
Posted: May 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NY state budget funds free school breakfast and lunch
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Posted: May 7th, 2023 under Education News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Community invited to help shape Saranac Central’s future
Voting process for the new mascot to run through June 19 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 6th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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DEC releases deer harvest numbers for 2022
Numbers up by 10 percent over 2021 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Now that the new state budget is done, what changes have been made to bail reform?
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Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Celebrate Water Week
Join DEC’s Division of Water in celebrating Water Week May 7 – 13. For almost 40 years, New York has set aside a full week in May to focus on its water resources, highlight water issues, and encourage stewardship. This year’s theme is Water Protection and Conservation. In New York, we are fortunate to have […]
Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, State Government News.
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Zurlo: State Budget ‘undermines’ counties
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Posted: May 5th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Adirondack lawmakers, advocates applaud environmental funding in the NY budget
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Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Critical funding for the North Country included in final state budget
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include record amounts of funding for K-12 education. […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
May 3, 2023 “The state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to the MTA that will help close budget gaps. The Governor has stated that reserves will equal 15% of State Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under State Government News.
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Local leaders tout budget highlights, failures
Minimum wage goes to $16 per hour by 2026 in upstate counties Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Atty General James caps insulin costs to uninsured New Yorkers
Eli Lilly and Sanofi-Aventis agree to cap insulin prices Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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NY lawmakers, reform groups: Public needed time to look at $229B state budget
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Posted: May 4th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul announces conceptual agreement on weeks-late state budget
Hochul convinced lawmakers to make more changes to the state’s controversial bail reform laws to give judges more power to set bail in cases of serious crimes. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Jacquelin “Jackie’ Madison named 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service
Assemblyman Billy Jones: “The 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service is Jacquelin “Jackie” Madison! Before retiring after 13 years in 2010, Jackie was the Principle Information Toxicology Specialist in the Drug Safety Department of Wyeth. Jackie Is the former Librarian and Director of the Mooers Free Library, she’s the President of the North Country […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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It’s time to start looking for the invasive spotted lanternfly in New York
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Posted: April 27th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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New ethics panel pursuing charges against Cuomo over book deal. Former governor sues in response
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Posted: April 26th, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., State Government News.
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NY lawmakers, Hochul approve redrawn Assembly districts for 2024 election
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Posted: April 26th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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