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I-81 plan reaches final destination: Officials issue final stamp of approval for grid – syracuse.com

Source: I-81 plan reaches final destination: Officials issue final stamp of approval for grid – syracuse.com

Pending NYS law to replace “councilman” with council member on ballots | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Source: Pending NYS law to replace “councilman” with council member on ballots | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Women in small towns seeking office would no longer run for “councilman”.

The 2022 Albany Power 100 – City & State New York

Source: The 2022 Albany Power 100 – City & State New York

DiNAPOLI ANALYSIS FINDS WORRISOME, UNEVEN ECONOMIC RECOVERY AMONG NYC’S LABOR FORCE

Workforce Participation Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Unemployment Still High More Than a Third of Unemployed Workers Out of Work for 27+ Weeks New York City lags behind the rest of the state and nation in regaining the jobs lost from the onset of the pandemic in March and April 2020, according to an analysis on […]

DiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students | Office of the New York State Comptroller

Source: DiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students | Office of the New York State Comptroller

Which Central NY school districts spend the most and least per student? Search 673 districts statewide – syracuse.com

Source: Which Central NY school districts spend the most and least per student? Search 673 districts statewide – syracuse.com

New York State Association of Counties, the State’s Business Community, and Democratic Legislators Urge Governor Hochul to Keep Farm Labor Overtime at 60 Hours

“Immediately following the last public hearing on January 28, by a vote of 2-1, the Farm Laborers Wage Board members advanced a series of resolutions to lower the overtime threshold to 40 hours. The status of the Wage Board’s report to the Commissioner of Labor is unknown at this time.” Albany, NY – The New […]

 Monkeypox: What You Need to Know 

Clinton County Health Dept. News Release Plattsburgh, May 26, 2022. On Friday, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) announced they were investigating two potential cases of Monkeypox in New York State. Since that announcement, one case has been ruled out and the second case is still under investigation.  “There are currently no cases […]

Prison assault leaves officers with burns and possible broken bones | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | 

Source: Prison assault leaves officers with burns and possible broken bones | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Two officers were seriously injured by an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility May 26.

2022 Online Notification and Reporting System for Harmful Algal Blooms

Interactive Map Displays Bloom Locations and Informative Website Encourages New Yorkers to “Know it, Avoid it, Report it” The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2022 HABs […]

Antonio Delgado sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor | NCPR News

Source: Antonio Delgado sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor | NCPR News

Gov. Hochul wants to raise age to buy guns in NY after shootings – syracuse.com

Source: Gov. Hochul wants to raise age to buy guns in NY after shootings – syracuse.com

U.S. History Regents exam canceled statewide due to Buffalo shooting – syracuse.com

Source: U.S. History Regents exam canceled statewide due to Buffalo shooting – syracuse.com

STEC, SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER ORTT, ASSEMBLYMAN SIMPSON AND NYSCOPBA ANNOUNCE BILL TO REPEAL HALT

From the office of State Sentry Dan Stec   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) and officials from the New York State Corrections Officers Police Benevolent Association at a press conference to announce legislation that would repeal the HALT Act (Senate bill S9378/Assembly bill number pending). HALT […]

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones to rename bridges after Trooper Brian Falb passes State Assembly

            The State Assembly yesterday passed a bill (A8445a/S7504a) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to rename the bridges located on Interstate 87 over the Saranac River after Trooper Brian S. Falb. Trooper Falb died of cancer due do injuries acquired during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Jones introduced the […]

Adult Survivors Act passes NYS Assembly, ready for Gov. Hochul’s pen | NCPR News

Source: Adult Survivors Act passes NYS Assembly, ready for Gov. Hochul’s pen | NCPR News

Thousands of families to be eligible for child care subsidies, Hochul says – syracuse.com

“As part of the investment, the state’s Office of Children and Family Services will expand the eligibility levels for families in August 2022 to up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or $83,250 for a family of four.” Source: Thousands of families to be eligible for child care subsidies, Hochul says – syracuse.com

N.Y. launches prison redevelopment commission | Sun Community News ALBANY

Source: N.Y. launches prison redevelopment commission | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the Prison Redevelopment Commission focused on reimagining closed prisons for redevelopment.

Adirondack rangers conduct overnight rescue of injured hiker on Giant Mt. | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack rangers conduct overnight rescue of injured hiker on Giant Mt. | NCPR News

New congressional map for N.Y. sets stage for major clashes in Democratic primaries

Source: New congressional map for N.Y. sets stage for major clashes in Democratic primaries

State task force created in 2020 to prevent mass shootings hasn’t held a single meeting | Local News | buffalonews.com

Source: State task force created in 2020 to prevent mass shootings hasn’t held a single meeting | Local News | buffalonews.com

N.Y. announces historic $2B in child care subsidies | Sun Community News ALBANY 

Source: N.Y. announces historic $2B in child care subsidies | Sun Community News ALBANY | With the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York history, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financ

New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Source: New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Whiteface plan gets approved, with caveats

Source: Whiteface plan gets approved, with caveats

Hochul takes steps to address twin crises of white nationalism and access to military-grade weapons | NCPR News

Source: Hochul takes steps to address twin crises of white nationalism and access to military-grade weapons | NCPR News