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New Website Provides Policy FAQ for School Districts, Informational Toolkit, and Examples of Policies Already Put Forth by Districts, Among Other Resources Public School Districts Statewide Must Publish Their Distraction-Free Policy by August 1 Deadline Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a website that provides resources for New York school districts as they prepare to implement […]

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Four farms upstate won’t sign or follow contracts awarded by state-appointed arbitrators after bargaining stalled. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Program Covers Tuition, Books and Fees for Adult New Yorkers Ages 25-55; Expands Access to Higher Education and Career Mobility to Millions of Adult Learners SUNY and CUNY Reconnect Applications Now Open, Link To Apply Available for SUNY Here and CUNY Here  Governor Kathy Hochul today launched New York’s free community college program for SUNY […]

June 30, 2025 CCIDA Press Release – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today unveiled a visionary feasibility presentation outlining three transformative redevelopment concepts for the Clinton Community College campus. The presentation, developed in partnership with CPL Architecture, Engineering & Planning, offers a bold reimagining of the 104-acre, County-owned property along […]

Gov. Hochul News Release, June 27, 2025 – Federal Cuts Would Cause 44,000 North Country Residents To Lose Health Coverage and Slash Food Assistance for Nearly 90,000 People Across the Region Governor Kathy Hochul today slammed Washington Republicans for threatening the jobs, small businesses and health care of New Yorkers throughout the North Country. Impacts […]

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New Yorkers Encouraged To Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that June 28-29 is a free fishing weekend in New York State, encouraging New Yorkers to get offline and get outside to enjoy opportunities for affordable outdoor recreation across the state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is […]

S.7672A/A.6769A Will Improve State’s Ability To Respond to Threats, Safeguard Critical Infrastructure and Reduce Statewide Cybersecurity Risks Gov. Hochul News Release of June 27, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience of state and local government networks across New York. First announced […]

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Empire State Development Board Approved the First Tranche of State Funding for Empire AI Beta Supercomputer Launch – Major Milestone in Empire AI’s Mission to Lead Responsible, Scalable AI for the Public Good Beta Will Be 11 Times More Powerful Than Current Capacity,  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Empire State Development (ESD) Board approved […]

June 25, 2025 Assemblyman Billy Jones News Release – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was joined by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie at the future site of the Plattsburgh YMCA on Tuesday morning. Jones announced that $4.5 million would be put toward the project’s completion during the visit.  “The Plattsburgh YMCA is […]

Funding Awards Issued to 49 Health Care Facilities Across New York State Video Remarks From Governor Hochul on Third Anniversary of Dobbs Decision June 24, 2025 – Gov. Hochul News Release – On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, which ended the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States, Governor […]

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Proposed Regulation Changes to Modernize Reporting and Expand Youth Hunting Opportunities Public Comments Accepted until Aug. 18, 2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunting is important in New York State for […]

$120 Per Child to Eligible Families Through 2025 Summer EBT Program Albany, June 23, 2025 – Gov. Hochul News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York has begun issuing more than $250 million in food assistance to an estimated 2.2 million low-income children as part of the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, […]

Erik Bottcher discussed growing up in Wilmington, N.Y., his struggles with mental health, and how he advocates for kids in crisis Clcik here for the MYNBC5 story 

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Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at Chevy Court Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.: Nate Smith at Suburban Park Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.: Cheap Trick at Chevy Court Aug. 21 at 8 p.m.: Steve Miller Band at Suburban Park Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.: Lily Rose at Chevy Court […]

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State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]

Facility to receive a legal mail scanner the week of June 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York Council on the Arts Program Will Embed Artists Within NYS Agencies To Bring Innovation and Foster Community Engagement for Key State Initiatives Three State Agencies Selected for Pilot Program Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new opportunity for New York State artists to partner with State agencies to develop innovative engagement […]

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2025 In 2024, there were 322 intrusions in New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) work zones. These intrusions resulted in the deaths of two drivers who entered the work zones and 138 additional injuries to highway workers […]