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

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

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

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 […]

            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 […]

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

“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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Whiteface plan gets approved, with caveats

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

Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of […]

Source: New 21st Congressional District map released | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hochul to propose closing loopholes in New York’s gun laws | NCPR News

Source: Phil Scott to seek 4th term as Vermont governor

Legislation will Bring More Than $3M to the Region for Fire Dept. Ambulance Services (ALTONA, NY – May. 13, 2021) – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined with members of the North Country’s volunteer fire service to celebrate the inclusion of the “Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act” (A.534-A) in the NY State budget. The […]

Source: It’s official: NY congressional primary moving to Aug. 23 | National News | madison.com

Source: Mega Millions winning numbers: New York Lottery admits ‘human error’ in drawing – syracuse.com

Senator Stec with Trooper Shannon J. Saunders and Trooper David M. Rogers             Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today honored the service of our local New York State Police officers at the 46th Annual Superintendent’s Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony in Albany. The awards recipients and their families are residents of the 45th Senate District, and […]

Source: N.Y. announces $35M investment to support abortion providers   | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a nation-leading $35 million investment to directly support abortion providers in anticipation of the Supreme Court overturning Roe

Albany, NY – The Grow NY Farms Coalition today announced that the Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), the National Federation of Independent Businesses of New York (NFIB), and Upstate United have sent letters to Governor Hochul urging her to maintain the overtime threshold at 60 hours on family farms across New York State.  […]