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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds Expected to Increase Over Winter Months Interview with DEC Wildlife Health Program Leader, Kevin Hynes, is available to view Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York State. With wild bird mortalities from HPAI increasing in late fall […]

Over $28 Million in Unused Gift Cards Recovered by DiNapoli’s Office in 2025 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend and register the gift cards they receive during the holidays to avoid losing track of their money. After five years of inactivity, retailers are required by law to turn […]

A commemoration of the 1980 Olympics “Miracle On Ice” will be held in Lake Placid with players from the game in attendance Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story

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First manufactured home park in New York state to exercise ‘Right of First Refusal’ to prevent sale to private equity firm Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Many Deer Hunting Violators Arrested  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2025, DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement fielded an estimated 101,169 calls, resulting in […]

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Hamlet of Elka Park Greene County Dog Rescue: On January 1 at 2:20 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch called Forest Ranger Peterson about an injured dog on the Pecoy Notch trail on Twin Mountain. Ranger Peterson hiked in from the Roaring Kill trailhead and reached the hiker and a 40-pound dog. Ranger Peterson provided foot warmers to […]

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NYPD Data Shows 2025 was the Safest Year for Gun Violence in New York City on Record With the Fewest Shooting Incidents And Shooting Victims Subway Crime Reached the Lowest Level in 16 Years Peru Gazette Note – Read the stats toward the end of the release; there are still many problems to solve  NYS […]

One hundred and forty laws that almost were. Click here for the New York Focus story 

School Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2) [read complete report – pdf] We also issued individual reports for the following municipalities: Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District, Chazy Union Free School District, Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District, Commack Union Free School District, DeRuyter Central School District, East Bloomfield Central School District, […]

Average Increase of Nearly $1,400 for Individuals and $3,000 for Couples Per Year Albany, NY NYS News Release of Jan. 2, 2026 – Governor Hochul today slammed Congressional Republicans for failing to extend the existing enhanced premium tax credits, which expired on December 31, 2025. Due to Washington Republicans’ failure to take action, health insurance […]

Middle Class Tax Cut Beginning on January 1 for More Than 8.3 Million New Yorkers Minimum Wage Increasing Statewide on January 1 Largest Child Tax Credit Expansion in New York State History Beginning in 2026 Albany, NYS News Release of Jan. 1. 2026 – With the new tax year beginning January 1, 2026, Governor Kathy […]

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NYS News Release of December 31, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of resources aimed at educating young people, caregivers and educators on how to safely navigate digital media content in a way that protects their mental health. Developed by the state Office of Mental Health, digital wellness resources are available on […]

Albany, NY News Release of Dec.29, 2025 –  Michael Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) has been named Chair of the Task Force on New York-Canada Relations, a first-in-the-nation working group that fosters the New York’s critical links to its northern neighbor. “New York State and Canada have a deeply ingrained relationship built on cooperation and respect,” Cashman said. […]

Troopers Seized 170 Vehicles and Issued More Than 1,000 Tickets To Ensure Public Safety and Accountability 30 Individuals Owed Nearly $82,000 in Unpaid Tolls and Fees to Thruway Authority NYS News Release of Dec. 29, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police Troop T, in partnership with the New York […]

Builds on the Governor’s Ongoing Efforts To Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis Albany, NY – News Release of Dec. 26, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul negotiated a chapter amendment and signed legislation that will require social media platforms to display labels warning of the dangerous impact certain features can have on young users’ mental health. […]

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Construction Closures Temporarily Suspended To Ease Holiday Travel Albany, NYS News Release, Dec. 23, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers that State Police and local law enforcement agencies are participating in an ongoing nationwide enforcement strategy to remove impaired drivers from our roads this holiday season. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]