Archive for 'State Government News'
Source: N.Y. to house migrants at dorms on three SUNY campuses
Buffalo, Stony Brook and Albany. 1,500 beds total. Announcement expected as soon as next week. Click here for the State of Politics story
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Border News, Congressional News, State Government News.
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STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS
From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Hochul details minimum wage increases included in the budget
In response to inflation, minimum wage to increase to $16 by 2026 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers
Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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ORDA board OKs $38.3M in new projects
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Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Sports News, State Government News.
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STEC HONORS FORMER SENATOR BETTY LITTLE AT SENATE’S 2023 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION CEREMONY
Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) yesterday honored his predecessor, retired state Senator Betty Little at the Senate’s 2023 Women of Distinction ceremony in Albany. Stec selected Little for this year’s Women of Distinction class, citing her long and distinguished record as a public servant and dedication to helping improve our communities. “It was my privilege […]
Posted: May 17th, 2023 under General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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Peru Town Court collects $337,059.00 in fines and fees
Click here for the Syracuse.com story Town Of Plattsburgh Clinton $797,266.00 47 Town Of Peru Clinton $337,059.00 144 Town Of Champlain Clinton $302,230.06 162 Town Of Ausable Clinton $202,662.00 239 Town Of Chazy Clinton $129,625.00 343 Town Of Ellenburg Clinton $80,539.00 447 Town Of Mooers Clinton $60,770.50 517 Town Of Beekmantown Clinton $53,693.00 555 Town […]
Posted: May 17th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES START OF $3.9 MILLION PROJECT TO REPLACE CULVERTS ALONG U.S. ROUTE 11 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
Four New Precast Concrete Culverts Will Improve Resiliency of Key North Country Highway New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the start of a $3.9 million project to replace four culverts along U.S. Route 11 in Franklin County. The project will replace aging structures with modern, precast concrete culverts that […]
Posted: May 17th, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Governor signs nurse simulation training bill cosponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones
Assemblyman Billy Jones statement: After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers and is one of the most recent initiatives to address the […]
Posted: May 17th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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NYers covered through NYS marketplace reminded to take action
Eligibility reviews underway for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 17th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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‘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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