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Governor Commits $1 billion in City Fiscal Year 26 and $510 Million in City Fiscal Year 27, Including $510 Million in Recurring Funding  NYS News Release of Feb. 16, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani today announced New York State will allocate an additional $1.5 billion in operating expenses over two years […]

Important story on NYC corruption and incompetence  Click here for the New York Focus story 

Albany, News Release Feb. 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted her proposals to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. The Governor is taking common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit damages paid out to bad actors and ensure that consumers, not insurance companies, are prioritized. […]

 Call for Submissions To Run Through April 3; Submit Recommendations Through New Online Portal  Albany, NYS News Release of Feb. 13, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services), a new statewide effort to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome […]

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Victims identified in separate accidents Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

As housing construction booms in red states, blue states are falling behind. That will likely boost Republicans in federal politics. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Defendant Had Fled Sentencing in June and Was Later Captured in Cohoes With Help of Cohoes Police Department State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for […]

PLATTSBURGH — Prospective students are invited to experience Clinton Community College firsthand during upcoming Saturday Visit Days, which offer campus tours and opportunities to explore academic programs, student life and support services. Saturday Visit Days will be held on Feb. 7, Feb. 28, March 14 and April 11 this spring. During each visit, prospective students […]

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies statewide are participating in the national enforcement initiative to eliminate impaired driving during this year’s Super Bowl celebrations. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) funds the campaign, which began Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and runs through Super Bowl Sunday, […]

Governor Hochul states that the bill’s guardrails will ensure integrity of patient decision and preparedness of medical institutions, February 6, 2026 – Governor Hochul today signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live. This historic bill signing comes […]

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State Saturday, February 7 Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff, Saturday, February 7, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Charlie Hall, a correction officer who died from a medical emergency while on duty at Five Points […]

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Will this week’s budget hearing provide insight into the state’s plan to salvage its safety net? Click here for the New York Focus story 

A years long staffing crisis at state-run facilities has taken its toll on incarcerated kids and the workers who watch over them. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Dear Friends, Hill and Hollow Music regrets to announce the cancellation of the Cordâme concerts scheduled at Lake Forest on Saturday, January 31st and the Saranac Methodist Church on Sunday, February 1st. In April 2025, the award-winning Montreal chamber music (jazz) ensemble applied for a U.S. visa to travel here for these concerts. In the nine […]

The statue of 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks will be unveiled Saturday in the Lake Placid Olympic Center Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Governor’s $150 Million Investment Begins Multi-Year Modernization of Museum Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa today announced the launch of Phase One of the transformation of the New York State Museum. Made possible by Governor Hochul’s historic $150 million investment in the Museum’s future, the initial rollout includes major new exhibits, […]

Up to $20 Million in Capital Funding Also Available to Increase Inpatient Capacity at Community-Based Hospitals Statewide NYS News Release of Jan. 29, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of funding to expand comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs and to increase inpatient capacity statewide. The state Office of Mental Health has made available $23 […]

On January 28, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) to oppose Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC’s petition to FERC to reissue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and override DEC’s oversight authority under the Clean Water Act for the proposed pipeline project. Despite its proposed […]

January 28, 2026 –  Clinton County, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sharrowas the new Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport, effective immediately. Sharrow brings more than 20 years of diverse aviation experience spanning airport management, airline operations, aviation planning, and engineering. He is an Accredited Airport […]

Snapshot NY uses trail cameras to research a variety of wildlife including black bears, fishers, bobcats and more  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

“In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Program Launched With $48.3 Million Repayment Initiative To Provide up to $300,000 in Loan Forgiveness Application Deadline Extended to End of March for Employers and Mid-April for Individual Applicants; Application Link Is Available Here NYS News Release of Jan. 27, 2026 – Governor Hochul today announced the launch of the Health Care Access Loan Repayment […]