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Archive for 'State Government News'

State launches online historical timeline

“Blazing a Trail” gives the history of NYS parks and historic sites Click here for the Sun Community News story 

STATEMENT ON SENATE ONE-HOUSE BUDGET FROM SENATOR DAN STEC

            “From its quarter-trillion-dollar price tag to its misplaced priorities and failure to address major outstanding issues like the broken Tier Six pension system and our ongoing public safety crisis, the Senate one-house budget would put New York State in even more dire financial straits than it is currently in. “A recent comptroller report noted […]

Third New York guard member identified in Texas helicopter crash

Jacob Pratt, of Rensselaer, has been identified as the sole survivor of the helicopter crash on Friday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Anticipating hundreds will lose motel rooms on Friday, Scott administration to open 4 temporary shelters

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Hunter Education Classes Available Before Spring Turkey Season

All first-time hunters planning to go afield this upcoming spring turkey season must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license. In-person, instructor-led hunter education courses are being offered throughout NYS during March and April. Classes fill quickly, so do not delay in registering for a course. All classes […]

Takeaways from $57M World University Games

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Here’s how to participate in New York’s presidential primary

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Senior Services on the Chopping Block in NY

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TOP STORY Elmore SPCA: State legislation will be ‘very difficult for shelters’

Click here for the Press-Republican story  Peru Gazette photo of March 6, 2024 at 7 a.m.

Rangers carry out injured hikers in two overnight rescues in the Adirondacks

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NY to offer big discounts to some first-time home buyers in Syracuse area. A few strings attached

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Clinton Co. awarded $3M in FAST NY grant awards

Funding furthers infrastructure growth at the Clinton County Business Innovation Gateway Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Central NY trooper’s daring rescue of boy from burning house earns NY’s highest award

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EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES CONNECTALL CHALLENGE PERIOD BEGINS ON MARCH 19

Challenge Portal Open for Public Comment on Locations to be Eligible for Grants for New Broadband Service from the ConnectALL Deployment Program   Updates Projections for Full Broadband Deployment in New York State to Fewer than 100,000 Locations  Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the opening of the ConnectALL Office’s New York State Broadband Challenge […]

EPA invests $420M in NYS water infrastructure

Schumer and Gillibrand applaud “monumental” boon to Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New Yorkers receive $200M energy bill credit One-time credit offers bill relief to metered gas and electric customers

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North Country lawmakers join call to push back electric school bus mandate

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$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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