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Buffalo and Rochester Continued to Lead the Way with Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents Albany, May 20, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced sustained progress in the ongoing fight against gun violence during the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time last year in communities participating in the State’s Gun Involved […]

Advocates tout battery storage opportunities, but fire concerns, misinformation persist Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Zach Donohue’s new horror flick hits theaters Memorial Day Weekend Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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The prison system often postpones or rejects incarcerated people’s requests to be closer to their children, jeopardizing family ties. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Albany, May 13, 2026 – New York’s 106 local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,183 active projects with a total value of over $140 billion in fiscal year end (FYE) 2024, an increase of 3.5% or $4.7 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “IDAs granted […]

Albany, May 12, 2026 – 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 the sale go toward […]

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Despite median household incomes increasing in every county from 2019-2024, they did not keep pace with the cost of living when adjusting for the 23.1% inflation during that time period, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Household incomes for too many New Yorkers have not kept pace with the stubborn inflation […]

$2.5 Million in New Research Grants Now Available To Protect Water Quality and Public Health  Albany, May 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced investments to implement watershed improvements and build new partnerships targeting Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) that have surpassed $400 million over her tenure, including a new $2.5 million research grant program […]

Two years after Gov. Hochul unveiled her signature literacy policy, advocates say the findings underscore an urgent need for sweeping literacy reform. Click here for the New York Focus Story 

Major Investments, Including Comprehensive Path to Universal Child Care, Will Make New York More Affordable for Families Tackles Energy Costs With Sweeping Affordability Package, Including $1 Billion Energy Rebate To Provide Utility Relief to New Yorkers and New Ratepayer Protection Program To Guard Against Rate Increases and Spiraling Costs Albany, May 7, 2026 – Governor […]

How Adirondack businesses came to rely on international workers to fill labor gap Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Clinton County, NY, May 5, 2026 –  – Clinton County is pleased to announce that a significant historic painting depicting Samuel de Champlain will be placed in the care of the Samuel de Champlain History Center in the Village of Champlain, ensuring its long-term preservation and public accessibility. The large-scale oil painting, measuring approximately 114 […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY, May 4, 2026  – The Town of Plattsburgh has received statewide recognition for the C.H.A.M.P. Local Law that was adopted in early 2025. At the 2026 New York Planning Federation Conference in Cooperstown, the Town of Plattsburgh was awarded the Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement for the Creating Housing Acceleration Measures for Plattsburgh […]

Growth Driven by Global Events, Tourism Partnerships, and New York’s Leadership in Winter Sports and Athlete Development Albany, May 3, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that visitation to New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) venues has surpassed 1.2 million visits during the 2025-26 fiscal year, setting a new record and […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. “Our Forest Rangers are elite law enforcement leaders […]

Celebrated during the first week of May, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) honors the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees. This year, PSRW comes at a time when being a public servant is more challenging than ever. PSRW is a unique opportunity to reaffirm why civil servants matter […]

Hochul’s counter would limit informal collusion with ICE only in civil matters. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Albany, April 29, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new, decade-long survey effort designed to assess gambling behaviors of New Yorkers and evaluate where additional problem gambling-related services and supports may be needed. New Yorkers in all areas of the state will be contacted to promote participation in the surveys, the […]

In the aftermath of the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, David Gibson reflects on what more the state could do for the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story