Archive for 'State Government News'
State politicians are growing concerned about NY’s legal marijuana rollout
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Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Business News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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DEC Announces Start of Several Hunting Seasons Across New York State
Youth Big Game Hunt is Oct. 8-10 Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the beginning of several hunting seasons in New York, including bowhunting for bear and deer in the Northern and Southern zones and the start of small game hunting seasons statewide. “This is an exciting […]
Posted: September 28th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Hochul builds lead over Lee Zeldin in race for NY governor, poll says
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Posted: September 28th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News.
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Adirondack Council urges state to drop plan to remove wolf from NYS endangered species list
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Posted: September 27th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, State Government News.
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N.Y. cracking down on unemployment insurance fraud
More than $11M in fraudulent payments detected in August Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 26th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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A kid-saving NY law almost no one enforces: How the flavored vape ban went up in smoke
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Posted: September 26th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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SUNY chief: Enrollment dip easing
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Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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One last advocacy push as labor comissioner weighs lowering farmworker overtime threshold
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Political News, State Government News.
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DiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
New York Has Fourth Highest Household Debt in Nation September 22, 2022 The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of 2021. While New Yorkers trail the national average debt burden ($55,810), student loan and credit card debt per capita were well above the national average, […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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NYSP to deploy North Country troopers to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona
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Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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DEC announces annual Arbor Day poster contest
Poster will be used to promote the value of trees in our environment and in ourselves Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 19th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Office of Cannabis Management to host Plattsburgh workshop
Thursday, Sept. 22, informational workshop for potential retail applicants Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 19th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Comptroller’s Audit finds Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision lacking transportation controls
“The Department has not established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over transportation expenses. The Department performs limited to no central monitoring of payments made through the Contractor. Further, the Contractor data does not include sufficient detail the Department would need to adequately monitor vehicle repairs and maintenance costs. Also, the Department does […]
Posted: September 18th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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PHOTO STORY: Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges dedicated
Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Public Servants’ Access to Student Loan Forgiveness
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Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Hamilton College alum who alleged sexual harassment sues Andrew Cuomo
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Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Political News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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NY volunteer fire departments can now charge for an ambulance. That could save rural EMS services
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Posted: September 13th, 2022 under Fire Department News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NY health care worker bonuses: How much? When are they coming? How to get them
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Posted: September 12th, 2022 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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State announces additional $475M in tax relief
New Yorkers will receive about $270 per eligible person by the end of October Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 10th, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New York declares a state of emergency over polio
State health officials hope the declaration will help boost vaccination rates in counties where poliovirus has been detected in wastewater. Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: September 9th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Story Update: Route 22 rehabilitation between Peru and Keeseville scheduled to begin Sept. 9
STORY UPDATE 9/8/22 4:40 p.m. The Peru Gazette just received this update from the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT). “This project will include heater scarification starting 9/12 and lasting for roughly two weeks. Once complete, we will then pave the top course with a expected duration of roughly two weeks. The estimated completion date of […]
Posted: September 9th, 2022 under General News, Highway Dept. News, State Government News.
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New gun laws raise concern for Battle of Plattsburgh reenactments
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Posted: September 9th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State must take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles during reenactments
From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today joined organizers of the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration event to call on the Governor to take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles at historical reenactments. Due to the recent concealed carry law that went into effect on September […]
Posted: September 8th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Learning from a $1.75 billion lesson
A look back at the last environmental bond act New Yorkers passed Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: September 8th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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NY’s timeline for legal weed sales has shifted in a major way
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Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, State Government News.
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