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Electric bills in New York haven’t been this high for a decade, and they’re about to rise even more. Here’s why. Click here for the New York Focus Story 

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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that the former president of the Snowdrifters of Stratford, Chad Daley, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing $17,000 from the nonprofit. As part of his plea agreement, Daley paid full restitution to the club. “Chad […]

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Prisoners seeking help from the AG’s office have little chance of review. Here’s one applicant’s story. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Chamber of Commerce Release Plattsburgh, Sept. 9, 2025 The North Country Chamber was very pleased to take part in the official opening of MICRO BIRD’s U.S. production operation in Plattsburgh, featuring Governor Kathy Hochul. Chamber President Garry Douglas saluted the local team members who collaborated with us on the deal, including the Clinton County IDA, […]

Index Crime Down in Plattsburgh As Gun Seizures Are Up 57 Percent and Extreme Risk Protection Orders Up 26 Percent Across the North Country Sept. 9, 2025 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the State’s efforts to enhance New York’s Northern Border security and prevent transnational criminal organizations from trafficking […]

Police Officers crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Governor Will Partner With Legislature on Long Term Solution To Protect Immunization Access in New York Gov. Hochul News Release of Sept. 5, 2025 – In the face of attacks on science and healthcare from the federal government, Governor Kathy Hochul today is taking steps to protect vaccine access across New York State. With the […]

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 16.5% to 17.6% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 33.7% to 36.5% of payroll for the Police and […]

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the Marbletown (in Ulster County) Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Wayne County Jail and five years of probation […]

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Lane Closures Suspended from Friday, August 29 at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 a.m. Motorists Urged To Slow Down and Move Over for All Vehicles Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6:00 a.m. on […]

Gov. Hochul Press Release – August 27, 2025– The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) surpassed $3.4 billion in executed financial assistance agreements for 328 local water infrastructure projects across the State during State Fiscal Year 2025 — a 55 percent increase in year-to-year funding. This record investment is making crucial projects affordable for New Yorkers and […]

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Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed […]

Scams Claim Customer Owes Fines for Traffic Tickets or for E-ZPass Fees ‘Spoofed’ Websites Are Designed to Look Like Official DMV or Toll Collection Web Pages Governor Kathy Hochul  alerted New Yorkers to the newest efforts to steal their personal information by people pretending to be the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or […]

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August 6, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted essential changes to New York’s Discovery Laws, set to take effect on Thursday, August 7, at a press conference with New York District Attorneys, victim advocates and local law enforcement. Passed as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget agreement, amendments to the discovery process will support […]