The New York Department of Health is reminding all New Yorkers to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month. Testing for radon is considered extremely important as[Read More…]
Tag: New York State
Additional Food Assistance Announced for January
New Yorkers who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will now receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for the month of January. Governor Hochul made[Read More…]
Cancer Prevention Efforts For Firefighters & Families Announced by Governor
January is firefighter cancer awareness month and Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a state cancer prevention effort to protect firefighters and their families. Part of the announcement is new decontamination[Read More…]
NY State to Address Street Homelessness With $38.2 Million Dollar Initiative
Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced the state will make available $38.2 million dollars in funding to set up eight Safe Options Support teams throughout the state to provide intensive outreach, engagement[Read More…]
Betting to Win: State Collects $909 Million in Mobile Sports Wagering
It is the one year anniversary of the state allowing mobile sports wagering throughout the state and Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York has collected over $709.2 million dollars in[Read More…]
New York DMV Recognized for Driver License Security
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has received an award for their driver license security. The recognition is for the DMV’s efforts to improve the reliability of verification,[Read More…]
Initiatives Announced to Aid Farmers and Increase State Food Supply Chain
Several proposals were announced by Governor Hochul to farmers in the state to provide an economic boost as well as help strengthen the state’s food supply chain. The farming industry[Read More…]
Volunteer Firefighters to Get Boost From State
There are 9 million New Yorker’s throughout the state that are served by a volunteer fire department. However, over 75% of the volunteer departments have seen a decrease in the[Read More…]
State to Clarify Bail Laws, Address Fentanyl in Communities, and Aid Prosecutors
One of the most controversial laws enacted this decade most would consider to be Bail Reform. Advocates on both sides argue for and against it continuously since it was made[Read More…]
State Announces Energy Affordability Guarantee
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the state will invest in energy affordability, clean and efficient buildings, and clean water during her State of the State yesterday, January 10th. The proposal[Read More…]
NYS: 800,000 Homes to be Built Over the Next Decade
The State of New York looks to take on the housing crisis with a new statewide strategy of building 800,000 new homes over the next decade. “New York faces a[Read More…]
NY Announces Childcare Improvements During State of the State Address
As part of the 2023 State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced major changes to New York’s child care system. The endeavor includes plans to expand access to[Read More…]
NYS Department of Health: FLU Remains Widespread in State
The New York State Department of Health is reminding New Yorker’s that the Flu remains widespread throughout the state and the importance of getting vaccinated. The vaccine is available to[Read More…]
Applications for 2023 Empire State Fellows Program Now Open
Governor Kathy Hochul announced yesterday that the 2023 Empire State Fellows Program is officially open to interested applicants. The program overall prepares the next generation of policy makers to lead[Read More…]
State Announced Seed Money for Start-Up Companies
New York State has announced the launch of a $30 million dollars in pre-seed and seed matching program, which is a program that will invest up to $250,000 dollars in[Read More…]
State Gas Tax Suspension Ending January 1st
For driver’s in New York, the state suspension on a gas tax will be ending on January 1st. This includes the excise tax, prepaid sales tax and state sales and[Read More…]
State Expands Timeframe for Voter Registration
New York State has expanded the time for voter registration within the state after legislation was signed by Governor Hochul last week. The new deadline will now go from 25[Read More…]
State Parks Encouraging Snowmobilers to Ride Safely
New York State Parks is asking snowmobilers to ride safely as the snowmobile season opens. State Park’s want riders to be responsible and to put safety first as their main[Read More…]
Legislation Signed to Conserve 30% of Land and Water by 2030
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to aid national efforts to conserve at least 30% of land and water in the country by the year 2030. The legislation[Read More…]
Minimum Wage to Increase to $14.20 in Upstate New York
Governor Hochul announced yesterday that the minimum wage in Upstate New York will increase by one dollar on December 31st,2022. The current minimum wage, $13.20, will now increase to $14.20.[Read More…]
Commercial Learner Permits Extended by DMV
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles announced yesterday that it will expand the validity of commercial learner permits from the current 6-month period to now one year. Learners permits[Read More…]
Over $230 Million in Additional Food Assistance Announced for December
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for December. Households participating in SNAP will now[Read More…]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Stop Puppy Mills
Yesterday, New York Governor Hochul signed legislation to ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail stores. The legislation is aimed to end the puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline[Read More…]
State Sales Tax Collection Increases Nearly 9% in November
State Sales Tax revenue grew in the month of November, according to the latest report from the Officer of the New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections[Read More…]
New York Receives More Fed Aid for HEAP Funding This Winter Season
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York State has received an additional $63 million in federal funding. The money will be used to increase the standard amount of home heating[Read More…]
Hochul Announces Formation of Agriculture Working Group
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a collaboration between a special working group of state agencies and agricultural community stakeholders, known as the Strategic Interagency Task Force Lessening Obstacles to Agriculture[Read More…]
New Legislation Signed to Improve Safety Standards for Electric Space Heaters
On Thursday, December 8th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring electric space heaters to now have thermostats, automatic shut offs and to be certified by a testing and[Read More…]
Report: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty
A recent study conducted by New York State Comptroller’s Office of Thomas DiNapoli found that almost 2.7 million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in[Read More…]
Hochul Signs Legislation Boosting Nursing Home Prep During Infection Outbreaks
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signed legislation requiring residential health care facilities to swiftly update residents as well as their family members and guardians when an infection is detected within the facility.[Read More…]
New FAST NY Grant Program Now Accepting Letters of Intent
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the new up-to-$200 million FAST NY grant program is now accepting letters of intent from potential applicants. The endeavor is designed to attract and expand[Read More…]
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