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The 2021 Albany 40 Under 40 Recognizing the next generation of rising stars in state politics. Source: The 2021 Albany 40 Under 40 – City & State NY

Source: Murdered woman mourned as spotlight put on bail reform | Sun Community News SCHUYLER FALLS | As Crisie Luebbers’s family and friends now mourn the local mother’s loss, lawmakers are blasting bail-reform laws they say may have prevented her death.

Source: Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack among restaurants coming to NY Thruway stops – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo issues state of emergency to fight gun violence as a public health crisis – syracuse.com

Source: Minimum wage for fast-food workers to rise in New York on Thursday – syracuse.com

Source: Local lawmakers applaud N.Y. opioid settlement law | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New legislation backed by North Country lawmakers will now help better combat the opioid crisis plaguing communities across the state.

June 28, 2021. Our state has come a long way in beating back this virus, but our work continues because we need to get every New Yorker vaccinated—especially with the risk of the Delta variant, also known as B.1.617.2. The CDC has designated this more contagious variant as a “variant of concern.” It poses a […]

Source: Gov. Cuomo: New York’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end Thursday

Source: Transmission line could bring Essex County $82 million over 30 years | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County and its lakeside governments could reap $82 million over the next 30 years from a proposed submerged powerline connecting the hydroelectr

June 21, 2021. From the highest positivity rate on the globe to one of the lowest positivity rates in the nation, New Yorkers have worked tirelessly to keep their communities safe and show up for each other throughout the pandemic. With reopening underway, New Yorkers should be proud of themselves and start living life again, […]

Source: N.Y. announces first-ever rewards program for camping | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | New York has officially launched the first of its kind Camper Loyalty/Reward Program for all overnight stays at campgrounds across the state.

Source: NY announces more winners in Covid-19 vaccine scholarship raffle – syracuse.com

“But the state this month is reminding the unemployed that the work-search requirements will be enforced. People collecting unemployment are required to look for work three days a week and create a log of those efforts.” Source: If you’re collecting unemployment in New York, state says you have to look for work – syracuse.com

“I just don’t see things changing with labor and the other issues all of a sudden,” Davis said. “We need to staff two factories, to keep the food chain going, that’s the main focus. It’s just never been more challenging to bring in additional help.” Source: No Gianelli Sausage stand at the 2021 NY State […]

Source: New report blames Cuomo order for increased Covid deaths in nursing homes (report) – syracuse.com

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR $6 MILLION UPGRADE OF SARANAC LAKE CIVIC CENTER   Project Will Enhance Regional Sports Infrastructure Ahead of Lake Placid 2023 World University Games  Exterior Rendering Available Here  Empire State Development (ESD) today announced plans for a $6 million upgrade of Saranac Lake Civic Center in Franklin County. The year-round, […]

“Now well over a year later, 70% of adults 18 years old and older have now been partially vaccinated in New York. COVID-19 cases have been on the sharp decline. And now, even most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, marking a significant milestone in the state’s fight against the virus.” However, the state of emergency […]

Source: NYS Fair adds another country singer to free concert lineup – syracuse.com

Source: NY Covid rules end: See 14 mandates that are history for bars, offices, gyms, weddings – syracuse.com

State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than forecast in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal […]

Source: New York: Cuomo lifts most pandemic restrictions with 70% of adults vaccinated

Source: Cuomo spending $40M on tourism campaign for Upstate NY: ‘A hidden treasure’ – syracuse.com

Source: CNY man wins on $14 million scratch-off NY Lottery ticket: ‘It’s a mind-blower’ – syracuse.com

We’ve come a long way in six months. Exactly six months ago, on December 14, 2020, Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, became the first person in the nation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Since then, more than 20 million vaccine doses have been administered in New York […]

Source: NY approaches vaccination milestone, state fair to open at 100% capacity | NCPR News