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New York State and Partners to Lead Hikes on Jan. 1, 2022, to Celebrate the New Year The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced six “first day” hikes planned for Jan. 1, 2022, in DEC’s Region 5, which includes the Central and Eastern Adirondacks. Announced by Governor Kathy Hochul earlier this month (link […]

Source: Health Care Workers Can Return Sooner After Coronavirus: Hochul

Source: Whiteface Mountain Is the Perfect Place to Celebrate the Upcoming Winter Olympics | Travel + Leisure

Source: Prison visitors now need vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Following a push by the New York State Police and Benevolent Association and amid rising COVID-19 cases across the state, the Department of Corrections an

Source: New legislation makes fake vaccination cards a crime | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation to improve the state’s response to the pandemic, including streamlined school access to immunization databases and funding

Source: Injured firefighter support measure signed into law | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | Legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) that adds vascular rupture to the list of injuries covered under the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law was

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones During the 2021 legislative session, the New York State Legislature passed three bills called the Pharmacy Rescue Package (A1396/S3762, A5457/S3566, and A7598/S6603) to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). All three bills have overwhelming support from state legislators, with A1396/S3762 passing the Assembly unanimously and A7598/S6603 passing both houses […]

Former Official Pays Restitution of Over $58K State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced that former clerk-treasurer of the village of Bemus Point, Jennifer Jaegar, pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $58,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 39, of Bemus Point, […]

Source: Auditor questions finding that those paid to relocate to Vermont added millions to the economy – VTDigger

Source: New York High School Regents exams canceled for January | WUTR/WFXV – CNYhomepage.com

Source: SUNY taps outgoing Oswego college president to serve as interim chancellor – syracuse.com

“Nonprofits and government agencies that provide food to people in need can get a waiver from the law’s requirements. That includes community meal programs, food pantries and places of worship, according to the DEC.” Source: New York ban on foam food containers, packing peanuts goes into effect Jan. 1 – syracuse.com

Source: NY’s health commissioner tests positive for Covid as Hochul says millions of home tests are coming – syracuse.com

Source: ‘We are keeping schools open’ says Hochul | NCPR News

Source: Gov. Hochul: $65 million to help counties enforce New York’s mask or vax mandate | Local 22/44 News

  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that he will prioritize providing easier access to health care and broadband internet services, particularly in rural communities, during the upcoming 2022 legislative session. “New York’s rural communities have long dealt with unique struggles that continue to receive insufficient attention from the state government,” Assemblyman Jones said. […]

Source: 147 New York dams are ‘unsound’ and potentially dangerous

Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Overall, local collections totaled almost $1.6 billion, up $235 million from November of last year. Collections for the month were also notably robust when compared to pre-pandemic levels, up 9.2% (or […]

Source: New Covid cases in NY hit record high for 2nd straight day; ‘SNL’ goes on without audience – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY Canton awarded $1.1 million in REDC funds for campus entrepreneurship space | Education | nny360.com

Source: Illegal evictions in NY: Police fail a tenant who returns home to find everything gone – syracuse.com

Source: Governor Hochul Announces Appointments to Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force

New York State Dept. of Health  “Walk-In” Clinic – Saturday, Dec. 18th, 11 am – 3 pm: ages 5-11, and 12+ initial series, all vax brands available – YMCA 52 US Oval Plattsburgh   Many local pharmacies are offering appointments THIS WEEK! Check with your pediatric office to learn more about their plan for the […]

Source: Farm workers angered after NY labor department delays action on 40-hour work week | WAMC

Source: ‘Unrelenting violence’: Assaults on NY prison staff reach record high | Politics | auburnpub.com