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

“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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]