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“Auditors found that ESD, with few exceptions, does not monitor whether its programs are meeting their goals. It also doesn’t work to identify successes or failures or apply successful strategies to other programs.” Source: DiNapoli audit criticizes Empire State Development for poor oversight of programs – syracuse.com

Source: Storm water and sewers – – The Adirondack Almanack

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is reminding small business owners to take advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. He helped secure this program in the 2021-22 state budget to assist small businesses that were financially impacted by the pandemic. Jones also wants residents to […]

The State of New York and many private employers recently required certain employees to be fully vaccinated, and scammers are exploiting the policy to try steal people’s personal and private information. The illegitimate text message shown below attempts to impersonate the NYS Department of Health and tells the recipient they are required to enter their […]

Source: DiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs | Office of the New York State Comptroller

Source: NY ordered to continue religious exemptions to Covid vax mandate for health workers – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul to fight federal injunction on vaccine mandate | Sun Community News ALBANY | A federal judge has temporarily allowed New York health care workers to apply for religious exemptions to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but Gov. Kathy Hochul swiftl

“The new laws will decriminalize the sale and possession of a syringe, establish a statewide directory for the overdose antidote medicine naloxone, and ban prosecutors from using naloxone use as evidence in a criminal case. They also require better addiction treatment for prison inmates and divert some offenders into rehabilitation programs instead of jail.” Source: […]

Source: NY Excelsior Pass vaccine passport updated to accept proof from other states – syracuse.com

Source: Hudson Headwaters awarded $1.5 million grant | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | Hudson Headwaters Health Network has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services.

“Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the federal aid Oct. 5 to help older adults meet basic needs, remain in their homes, slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and get vaccinated.” Source: NY announces $149 million for older adult assistance efforts | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The North Country is expected to see a sizable […]

Source: BHSN wins $5 million grant | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Friday marks voter registration deadline | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hochul imposes new Covid-19 vaccine mandate for mental health workers – syracuse.com

New Season Expands Opportunities for Trout Stream Fishing Year-Round New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded anglers that the State’s new catch-and-release trout stream season begins on Oct. 16, expanding recreational opportunities. “Using science, research, and public input, DEC is increasing fishing opportunities while advancing responsible trout management in […]

Source: Vermont Conversation: How Vermont’s greatest fraud happened – VTDigger

“Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the state will move ahead with a proposed major project to run hydropower from Quebec to New York City. The Champlain-Hudson Express transmission line would carry more than 12-hundred megawatts of hydropower from Quebec under Lake Champlain & the Hudson River to power more than a million homes in […]

Source: Mary Bassett chosen to lead New York state’s health department

Source: Champlain Valley medical centers lose staff on first day of vaccine mandate | NCPR News

“ALBANY — The 64-campus State University of New York, the nation’s largest comprehensive public university system, has experienced an enrollment drop of nearly 20% over the past decade, a troubling trend that gained even more steam over the last year, new data shows.” Source: SUNY system gears up major marketing blitz to draw students | […]

Source: North Country’s minimum wage to rise to $13.20 | NCPR News

Source: Hochul touts environmental, economic projects in the Adirondacks

Source: Adirondack search and rescues down since 2020, but so is the ranger force | NCPR News

Source: Syracuse nursing homes report staff vaccination surge ahead of NY deadline – syracuse.com

“In accordance with CDC’s recommendations, which were officially endorsed by New York Sept. 24, there are four groups of New Yorkers now eligible for COVID-19 booster doses. Pfizer vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster dose if they are 65 and older or residents in long-term care facilities or are 50-64 of age with […]