New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced New York State Police reports a 104% increase in gun seizures for 2022 when compared to the same period last year. The[Read More…]
Tag: State of New York
DiNapoli: Sales Tax Receipts Exceed Expectations
New York’s sales tax receipts exceeded expectations through the first quarter of the year by $1.7 billion dollars according to a report released by the New York State Comptroller’s Office.[Read More…]
State Launches COVID-19 Hotline For Those With No Healthcare Provider
For those who do not have a healthcare provider and end up testing positive for COVID-19 staying protected would be difficult. Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new free hotline[Read More…]
New York’s “Bet” on Sports Betting a Success
Not even through half a year and the State of New York has collected over $300 million dollars in mobile sports wagering tax revenue, exceeding all expectations. The revenue coming[Read More…]
Open Exams For Those Interested in Law Enforcement in NYS
Yesterday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the application period for New York State entry-level law enforcement civil service exam is now open. The exam will be used to[Read More…]
State Lifeguards Getting Pay Increases
Governor Kathy Hochul announced yesterday that lifeguards that work within New York State will see a pay increase of up to 34% to attract qualified candidates and help ensure full[Read More…]
Governor Hochul Signs John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act
Yesterday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act into law. The law will expand access to voting by prohibiting voter dilution, suppression, intimidation,[Read More…]
NY Owes Billions to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli reports that the State of New York currently owes $8.1 billion dollars to the US Federal Unemployment Trust Fund. Even with the state making continued payments[Read More…]
Hochul Announces Food Assistance Grant for New Yorkers
Yesterday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State has been awarded $2.7 million in Reach and Resiliency grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help[Read More…]
TC3 Named in Support Services for Addiction Prevention
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $4.5 million dollars in funding to 10 organizations to establish substance use and prevention coalitions in New York State. One of those organizations was Tompkins[Read More…]
Do You Qualify? Homeowner Tax Rebate Credit
New York State is reminding to check to see if you qualify for the homeowner tax rebate credit, which is a one-year program that provides direct property tax relief to[Read More…]
Excelsior Scholarship Application Open for Academic Year 2022
Yesterday Governor Kathy Hochul announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the 2022-23 academic year is now open. The Scholarship, in combination with aid programs, allows[Read More…]
Antonio Delgado to be Sworn in as Lieutenant Governor on May 25th
Representative Antonio Delgado will be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday, May 25 Governor Kathy Hochul has announced. “Antonio Delgado is a phenomenal leader and public servant with a[Read More…]
New York State Job Recovery Continues to Improve
For the month of April the State of New York continued to see an increase in private sector jobs with 23,600 added and state unemployment decreasing from 4.6% to now[Read More…]
State of New York Announces $10 Million Available for Carbon Neutral Projects
The New York State of Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced yesterday that $10 million dollars will be available under the fourth round of the Carbon Neutral Community Economic[Read More…]
Governor Hochul Announces New Lieutenant Governor
Governor Hochul has announced she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as the next Lieutenant Governor of New York. Representative Delgado currently represents NY-19 Congressional District, which includes the[Read More…]
Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up in First Quarter
Local government sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today[Read More…]
NY High Court Rejects New Congressional District Maps
New York’s highest court rejected the state’s new congressional and state senate district maps pushed through the legislature by Democrats. The ruling could mean profound changes for New York’s political[Read More…]
State Funds New Mobile Medication Units in Central New York
Helio Health and Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services share part of $1.6-million in state funding for addiction services providers. The money is for new Mobile Medication units to treat substance use[Read More…]
State to Provide Funding to School Districts for Mental Health Resources
The state is making $50 million available for school districts to improve student access to mental health resources and assist students who have experienced trauma that has impacted their education.[Read More…]
Cortland Shows Census Losses, Some Job Gains
New Census Bureau stats show Cortland County was fifth in the state for population loss per 1,000 due to domestic migration. The county dropped about 600 residents from July 2020[Read More…]
NYS Launches Website for Ukrainians and Allies
Resources Include Support Services, Immigration Assistance, Emotional Support, Humanitarian Aid and Information on Ways to Show your Support. Visit the Website Here. This follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement warning consumers[Read More…]
Top 2021 NYS Consumer Frauds Listed
What were the top three consumer frauds received by the state Attorney General last year? Internet-Related – services and service providers, data privacy and security, fraud. Landlord/Tenant Disputes for things[Read More…]
Cuomo Launches New TV Ads
You might wonder why former Governor Andrew Cuomo has new TV ads. Common Cause wondered, and says Cuomo is misusing his campaign funds to try to rebuild his image and[Read More…]
New York Bettors Set Records In First Month
Sports wagering in our state is setting records in its first month. The nearly $2-billion wagered is more than any other state has ever reported, and should generate about $70-million[Read More…]
New Tax Warrant Database Access
If you’ve ever faced a tax warrant or want to check on someone else’s situation, the state has a new tool for you. The State Department Taxation and Finance is[Read More…]
Additional State Benefits On The Way
Some families in Cortland County and across the state enrolled in Public Assistance or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP – can expect a couple more one-time payments. If[Read More…]
COVID Mask Mandate About to End?
Hospitalizations for COVID are getting better across the state and that is key for Governor Kathy Hochul, who is evaluating the need to continue a mask mandate. She laments the[Read More…]
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