Archive for 'State Government News'
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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Gov. Hochul vetoes bill allowing Upstate NY counties to ban holiday hunt
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Posted: December 20th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Mannion beats Shiroff by 10 votes in 50th NY Senate district; judge orders election certified
Yes, every vote counts! Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: December 20th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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NY plans to change the way you heat your home. Gas, oil, propane furnaces to be phased out
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Posted: December 20th, 2022 under Environmental News, National News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Hochul approves expanded child care access for New York
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Posted: December 19th, 2022 under General News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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New York’s sweeping climate and energy plan moves forward
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Posted: December 19th, 2022 under Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Troopers PBA tells members to ‘not cooperate’ with attorney general
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Posted: December 19th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Hochul signs legislation to end puppy mill pipeline
Bans the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet stores Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 15th, 2022 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Adirondack non-profit wins $4 million grant to create green energy hub
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Posted: December 15th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Local leaders urge prison reuse with innovative ideas‘
Don’t mothball Moriah Shock,’ local officials urge while offering strategic new ideas Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: NYSCA awards $423,500 to local arts organizations
The New York State Council of the Arts announced the 2023 grant recipients, including seven organizations in Assembly District 115, totaling $423,500. “Art is an important part of a vital community and I am proud to have supported these projects that will help better the lives of North Country residents,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay […]
Posted: December 13th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Franklin County ranked with one of the state’s highest poverty rates
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Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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State comptroller: nearly 14% of New Yorkers live in poverty
DiNapoli calls for continued federal resources Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under State Government News.
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