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$50M now available to help schools with mental health services | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: $50M now available to help schools with mental health services | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced up to $50 million in available funding for school districts to improve student access to mental health resources and assist student

Hochul: Seneca casino money can help offset state’s cost of new Buffalo Bills stadium – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul: Seneca casino money can help offset state’s cost of new Buffalo Bills stadium – syracuse.com

Brush fire in Grand Isle broke out after unpermitted burn, crews say

Source: Brush fire in Grand Isle broke out after unpermitted burn, crews say

TAP access for people in prison gains more backing

Source: TAP access for people in prison gains more backing

Gubernatorial candidate Thomas Suozzi questions possible Hochul conflict in Bills stadium deal | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com

Source: Gubernatorial candidate Thomas Suozzi questions possible Hochul conflict in Bills stadium deal | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com

A lot of child care providers closed because of COVID. Here’s how NY is trying to get new ones open | NCPR News

Source: A lot of child care providers closed because of COVID. Here’s how NY is trying to get new ones open | NCPR News

NY State Police aims to have more female troopers | NCPR News

Source: NY State Police aims to have more female troopers | NCPR News

Time To Pass A Constitutional Amendment For Van Hoevenberg – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Time To Pass A Constitutional Amendment For Van Hoevenberg – The Adirondack Almanack

Advocates call for lower unemployment insurance tax rates        | Sun Community News ALBANY | A

Source: Advocates call for lower unemployment insurance tax rates        | Sun Community News ALBANY | Advocates took to Albany March 28 to call for lowered unemployment insurance tax rates to help small businesses recover.

New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

Source: New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

Following the funding for water projects

Source: Following the funding for water projects

Vermont’s independent pharmacies are disappearing. A bill aimed at saving them just passed the House. – VTDigger

Resembles New York! Source: Vermont’s independent pharmacies are disappearing. A bill aimed at saving them just passed the House. – VTDigger

North Country native named new Troop G commander | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

“Maj. Richard J. O’Brien grew up in the Plattsburgh area where he attended SUNY Plattsburgh and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. In 2001, he earned a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. He is married with two adult children and currently resides in Rensselaer County.” Source: North Country native named new Troop […]

New York’s top court rules in favor of fantasy sports bets – syracuse.com

Source: New York’s top court rules in favor of fantasy sports bets – syracuse.com

As mobile sports wagering explodes in NY, bet on this: a spike in problem gambling – syracuse.com

Source: As mobile sports wagering explodes in NY, bet on this: a spike in problem gambling – syracuse.com

Hiker was found dead in the Trap Dike, Adirondack search required dozens of rangers | NCPR News

Source: Hiker was found dead in the Trap Dike, Adirondack search required dozens of rangers | NCPR News

As more New Yorkers wait for trial at home, few communities are paying for services to support them

Source: As more New Yorkers wait for trial at home, few communities are paying for services to support them

Bail looms large in state budget discussions | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Bail looms large in state budget discussions | News | pressrepublican.com

New York Bail Reform Hasn’t Led to More Rearrests, NYC Comptroller Says

Source: New York Bail Reform Hasn’t Led to More Rearrests, NYC Comptroller Says

Advocates protest Hochul’s “betrayal” on proposed bail reform changes | NCPR News

“The protesters gathered at the Capitol, chanting “Hell no to Cuomo 2.0”. Some speakers compared the plan to other civil rights setbacks, including the creation of Jim Crow laws in the late 19th and early 20th centuries” Source: Advocates protest Hochul’s “betrayal” on proposed bail reform changes | NCPR News

N.Y. warns of consumer scams amid Russian invasion | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: N.Y. warns of consumer scams amid Russian invasion | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul is advising New Yorkers about charity scams and increased cybersecurity threats related to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Officials not expecting major Covid surge in NY despite new omicron version – syracuse.com

Source: Officials not expecting major Covid surge in NY despite new omicron version – syracuse.com

New York is in the top 10 for total gas tax in the US – syracuse.com

Source: New York is in the top 10 for total gas tax in the US – syracuse.com

Speedy permits benefit New York craft beverage industry | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost temporary permits get companies up and running in 30 days.

Source: Speedy permits benefit New York craft beverage industry | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost temporary permits get companies up and running in 30 days.

The new COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in NY. So far, hospitalizations aren’t spiking | NCPR News

Source: The new COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in NY. So far, hospitalizations aren’t spiking | NCPR News