Archive for 'State Government News'
DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Starts March 16
Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities […]
Posted: March 9th, 2023 under Environmental News, Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Shakeup in Hochul administration with top execs facing scrutiny
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Posted: March 9th, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., Political News, State Government News.
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Simpson, Stec call for state to pay property tax on closed prisons
Legislation would require state to pay assessed value of properties until reoccupied Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 8th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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DEC Now Hiring for 2023 Camping and Summer Recreation Season
Seasonal Recreation Staff Opportunities Available The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the availability of employment opportunities for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for seasonal summer employment and who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more about opportunities to work at DEC facilities at upcoming on-site job fairs on […]
Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Nearly 70,000 in Onondaga County teeter on ‘hunger cliff’ as pandemic food stamp benefits end
Statewide cuts, not just Onondaga County. It affectes nearly 3 million people Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, National News, State Government News.
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Could a new state perk help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters and EMTs? Massena hopes so
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Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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New York State Releases Updated Lactation Law That Expands to all Employers
Clinton County, NY, March 1, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of accommodations for those choosing to pump in the workplace on December 9, 2022. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) now requires that all employers must: 1. Provide a safe and private pumping space that includes seating, access to running water, electricity, and in […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Coyote Conflicts
Sightings Anticipated to Become More Prevalent as Spring Approaches The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months and DEC encourages New Yorkers to be aware of the potential for conflicts and follow DEC […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Court temporarily blocks repeal of NY’s Covid vaccination mandate for health care workers
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Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New York officials update overtime threshold for farm workers
NY will gradually lower the threshold for overtime pay from 60 hours a week to 40 Click here for the Fox News story
Posted: February 24th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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NY lawmaker pushes 70 mph speed limit for all vehicles
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Posted: February 24th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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March 1 is deadline to apply for senior STAR school tax break
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Posted: February 22nd, 2023 under General News, Senior Citizen News, State Government News.
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New York’s political leaders silent about state’s failure to raise cannabis funds
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Posted: February 21st, 2023 under Border News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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FBI joins criminal investigation of New York state troopers PBA
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Posted: February 20th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News.
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NYS officially recognizes SUNY Plattsburgh as a University
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Posted: February 17th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Editorial: North Country cell service is an ‘insult’
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Free snowmobiling weekend coming March 3-5
First weekend in March now dedicated as Free Snowmobile Weekend each year Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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New NY tax break for volunteer firefighters: What to know, how to apply
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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N.Y. announces 2023 Free Fishing Days
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Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Here’s why New York State inspection stickers are getting a new look
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Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Releases Draft Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan
March 17 Deadline for Public Comments on Plan to Reduce Phosphorus and Improve Water Quality The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft Watershed Implementation Plan that creates a detailed path forward to reduce phosphorus that impairs Lake Champlain and contributes to harmful algal blooms (HABs). The […]
Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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DEC is Hiring Staff for the 2023 Summer Camps Program
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Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Youth News.
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Marijuana Ballad of a weed grower: Josh Waterman’s rise from small-town dealer to the front line of NY’s cannabis experiment
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Posted: February 12th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Clinton County officials slam Hochul Medicaid plan
“For instance, the county’s current budget, which was passed in December, would have an instant $1.7 million hole in it.” Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: February 11th, 2023 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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I-87 Call Box System being dismantled
Northway’s emergency call system from Warren to Clinton counties being decommissioned Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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