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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Canada goose hunting season opens Wednesday, Sept. 1, throughout most of the state. “Resident Canada goose populations are high in many parts of New York, offering goose hunters significant opportunities to help DEC manage their populations,” Commissioner Seggos said. ”The September Canada […]

Source: State agencies work to address lead ammunition – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Gov. Kathy Hochul officially names Brian Benjamin as NY lieutenant governor – syracuse.com

Source: NYS Fair attendance on pace for lowest in 40 years (despite adding more days) – syracuse.com

Source: N.Y. prepares for fleeing Afghan refugees | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State is prepared to welcome the arrival of Afghan nationals fleeing violence and instability spreading throughout the troubled nation. 

Source: A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany – City & State New York

Source: Attendance for Day 6 of New York State Fair lags behind typical numbers – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul: Personnel review will assess nursing homes

Source: Hochul’s curious comments on gerrymandering – City & State New York

Source: 6 things to know about the state’s new LG – City & State New York

Source: New York Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 deaths to publicized COVID tally

Source: Hochul’s priorities: Fighting Covid, avoiding evictions and ethics training for NY workers – syracuse.com

DEC is encouraging swimming pool owners to participate in the annual Asian Longhorned Beetle Swimming Pool Survey. During late summer, Asian longhorned beetles (ALB) emerge as adults and are active outside of their host tree. The goal of the survey is to locate infestations of these invasive pests before they cause serious damage to the […]

Source: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives clemency to 6 people during last full day in office

Source: DiNapoli Op-Ed: Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances

Patients Potentially Put at Risk by Dept. of Health’s Failure to Ensure Health Care Providers Were Properly Qualified August 17, 2021 The state Department of Health (DOH) allowed more than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system and may have exposed patients to […]

Source: NY seeing more ‘high’ Covid spread; Onondaga County adding 100 new cases a day (see CDC list) – syracuse.com

“The U.S. Federal Drug Administration’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot Monday triggered a vaccine mandate on campuses operated by the State University of New York. Unvaccinated students, faculty and staff at the 64 colleges and universities have 35 days to get both doses of the vaccine and must continue to provide saliva samples until they […]

Source: Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York’s first female governor – syracuse.com

Source: Kathy Hochul’s evolving stance on gun control | NCPR News

Source: Hochul readies school mask mandate | NCPR News

Source: In farewell address, Cuomo doubles down on defense, highlights accomplishments | NCPR News

Source: While Cuomo’s legacy in the Adirondacks looms large, many hope Hochul refocuses investments | NCPR News

Source: New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation Assemblyman Billy Jones issued this comment: “Throughout the impeachment investigation, I have repeatedly called on Governor Cuomo to resign so that my colleagues and I in the State Legislature can continue to govern despite the controversies surrounding him. I do personally wish that the impeachment investigation […]

Source: Kathy Hochul plans to run for governor after finishing partial term