Archive for 'Statewide News'
The Adirondacks Celebrate 133 Years
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Gov. Hochul annouces $40 million to launch Empire AI Supercomputer
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 […]
Posted: June 26th, 2025 under Business News, Education News, General News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones Announces $4.5 Million for the New Plattsburgh YMCA Alongside Speaker Heastie
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 […]
Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Governor Hochul announces $24 million in new funding for abortion care services
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 […]
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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NY to begin mailing 2025 STAR checks: Here’s how to track yours
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Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Education News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Proposes Changes to Deer Hunting Regulations
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 […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL HIGHLIGHTS $250 MILLION AVAILABLE IN FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR OVER TWO MILLION CHILDREN ACROSS NEW YORK THIS SUMMER
$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, […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Serving with Pride: Native of Adirondacks now on NYC Council During LGBTQ+ Pride month
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
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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NY School Districts ranked by per pupil spending
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Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Statewide News.
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2025 NYS Fair concert lineup
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 […]
Posted: June 19th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Thousands of New Yorkers are having their food benefits stolen while state sits on simple solution
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Posted: June 18th, 2025 under Business News, Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Hundreds gather for “No Kings” protest in Canton, Malone, Plattsburgh and many others
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Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate
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 […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Updated: Six transported from Clinton Correctional after unknown exposure
Facility to receive a legal mail scanner the week of June 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul announces launch of statewide artist fellowship program
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 […]
Posted: June 5th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Flags to fly at half staff to honor State Highway Maintenance Supervisor Robert Bornt
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 […]
Posted: June 5th, 2025 under Highway Dept. News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Destiny USA owner Pyramid may soon lose third mall
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Posted: June 3rd, 2025 under Business News, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Video: May 30 Dedication Ceremony at Heyworth Mason Park renaming the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge as the Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge.
Your reporter did not record the first few minutes because of a inattention issue. Town Supervisor Craig Randall welcomed everyone and introduced Heather Bezio, a close friend of the Garrow family. The video begins midway through her heartfelt remarks, followed by remarks by NYS Police Troop B Commander Brent Davison, Assemblyman Billy Jones, and Senator […]
Posted: May 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Summer Youth Employment Program Provides Valuable Work Experience for Young People
May 27, 2025 Governor Hochul News Release Statewide Investment Will Support the Employment of 21,000 Youth from Low-Income Families Across the State this Summer Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $56.5 million to help approximately 21,000 young people from low-income households enter the job market this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment program. As […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Political News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
May 28, 2025 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul signs legislation protecting consumers from unfair business practices by Energy Services Companies (ESCOs)
Legislation S.7230/A.6762 Puts Money Back Into New Yorkers’ Pockets and Protects Consumers From Unfair Business Practices by Energy Services Companies Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to allow energy services company (ESCO) customers to easily claim owed funds and prevent ESCOs from holding onto such money indefinitely. Specifically, this bill prevents any bad actors in […]
Posted: May 24th, 2025 under Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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New York food banks say cuts to SNAP will worsen state’s food insecurity
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Posted: May 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Boat Stewards to Conduct Watercraft Inspections Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend
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Posted: May 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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Upstate NY concerts: The 40 best shows to see this summer (tickets, list)
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Posted: May 23rd, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Hochul announces $1,800 baby bonus for NY families: Here’s who qualifies
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Posted: May 21st, 2025 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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