Archive for 'State Government News'
The Remarks of NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Opening the 246th Legislative Session January 9, 2022 Assembly Chamber _____________________________________ [as delivered] Good afternoon members, staff and guests. Welcome back to the People’s House. I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year. I am eternally grateful and humbled that, once again, my colleagues have placed their faith in […]
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NYS Assembly Speaker Heastie Announces Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2023 Legislative Session
Speaker Carl E. Heastie Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes Chair, Ways and Means Helene E. Weinstein Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos Assistant Speaker Vivian E. Cook Speaker Pro Tempore Jeffrion L. Aubry Chair, Committee on Committees Alicia Hyndman Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore Al Taylor Deputy Majority Leader Michaelle C. Solages Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall […]
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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NY eyes $672 million bailout for utility customers who are not in low-income programs
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Posted: January 8th, 2023 under Charity Events, State Government News.
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COLUMN: SENATOR STEC OUTLINES 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PRIORITIES
A legislative column from Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) A recent poll from Siena College showed that a majority of New Yorkers believe our state is heading in the wrong direction. From public safety to economic issues, it’s clear that the status quo just isn’t working. The 2023 Legislative Session offers an opportunity to address these […]
Posted: January 6th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Compare the 2022 ELA and math test scores at every private school in New York
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Posted: January 5th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DiNAPOLI: DON’T WAIT TO CLAIM YOUR MONEY!
$1.5 Million in Lost Money Returned Everyday New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli oversees more than 46 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $17.5 billion. Staff from the Comptroller’s office will attend community events this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. “In 2022, we gave […]
Posted: January 5th, 2023 under General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Lawmakers, advocates return to Albany without COVID-19 restrictions
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Posted: January 5th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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New N.Y. laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul sworn in as first woman elected governor of New York
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under National News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC releases “Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report”
Pandemic-driven numbers provide valuable insight Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 31st, 2022 under Environmental News, State Government News.
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New DEC laws restrict use of harmful chemicals
Chemicals were used in cleaning solutions, cosmetics, food packaging, and children’s products Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 31st, 2022 under Environmental News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Goodbye Big Macs: All McDonald’s restaurants on NY Thruway to close soon
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Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Business News, Highway Dept. News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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NY’s gas tax holiday ends this weekend. That’ll add 16¢ more in taxes per gallon
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Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to close NY tax loophole for condos
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Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Business News, General News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul signs N.Y. Living Donor Support Act
Makes N.Y. first in nation to allow reimbursement for kidney and liver donations Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 29th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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No Mega Millions winner, jackpot now $640M (see smaller prizes won in NY)
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Posted: December 29th, 2022 under National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Expanded protections for N.Y. victims of crime
Crime-related costs may now be covered for ‘revenge porn’ and reckless endangerment Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 28th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Gov. signs “30 by 30” environmental bill
30 percent land protected by 2030 will promote N.Y.S. biodiversity and resources Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Excelsior Scholarship applications open for Spring 2023
Applications for SUNY and CUNY eligible students open through Feb. 9 Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: December 28th, 2022 under Education News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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New York state’s move to all-electric homes: How expensive is it? Will it work?
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Posted: December 28th, 2022 under Code Enforcement, Environmental News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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ADK Summit Stewards release end of season report
Photo monitoring expands to 16 summits Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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State’s new “Transparency Law” levels playing field for all employees
Legislation requires employers to reveal salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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N.Y. releases Prison Redevelopment recommendations
Commits to keeping systems running at Moriah Shock to prevent deterioration Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Vermont requires Casella to build a pilot project to reduce PFAS in leachate
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Posted: December 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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New York announces beginning of retail cannabis sales
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Posted: December 21st, 2022 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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