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Compare the 2022 ELA and math test scores at every private school in New York

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DiNAPOLI: DON’T WAIT TO CLAIM YOUR MONEY!

$1.5 Million in Lost Money Returned Everyday New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli oversees more than 46 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $17.5 billion. Staff from the Comptroller’s office will attend community events this month to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. “In 2022, we gave […]

Lawmakers, advocates return to Albany without COVID-19 restrictions

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Hochul sworn in as first woman elected governor of New York

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Goodbye Big Macs: All McDonald’s restaurants on NY Thruway to close soon

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NY’s gas tax holiday ends this weekend. That’ll add 16¢ more in taxes per gallon

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No Mega Millions winner, jackpot now $640M (see smaller prizes won in NY)

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Excelsior Scholarship applications open for Spring 2023

Applications for SUNY and CUNY eligible students open through Feb. 9 Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Update: Buffalo blizzard death toll rises to 28, more snow on the way

The snow is still falling. Some parts of the county could see another 8 to 12 inches by 1 p.m. Tuesday. More than 12,000 people still do not have power. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

New York lawmakers give themselves early Christmas present – a $32K raise

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State’s new “Transparency Law” levels playing field for all employees

Legislation requires employers to reveal salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York announces beginning of retail cannabis sales

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NY plans to change the way you heat your home. Gas, oil, propane furnaces to be phased out

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Hochul approves expanded child care access for New York

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Hochul signs legislation to end puppy mill pipeline

Bans the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet stores Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hunter illegally kills bear in Central New York wildlife refuge

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Local leaders urge prison reuse with innovative ideas‘

Don’t mothball Moriah Shock,’ local officials urge while offering strategic new ideas Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Retiring NY Thruway Authority boss Matt Driscoll defends toll increase

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SUNY trustees name John King new chancellor

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Draft NY Assembly maps kick out 3 Central New York members from their districts

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NY Thruway plans toll hike: How much more will you pay?

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Public Hearing on Building Code Changes: Monday, December 12, 2022, at 6:00PM

The Town of Peru Town Board has scheduled a Public Hearing on a Local Law to administer and enforce the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code.   New York State made several building code changes. The town is required to put the changes into place […]

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

Many corrections recommended  November 28, 2022 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Canandaigua City School District – Procurement (Ontario County) District officials did not always ensure the facilities and transportation departments’ goods and services were competitively procured. Auditors reviewed purchases totaling $2 million and […]

Demand on New York state’s electric system increases

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