Archive for 'Statewide News'
State launches new Medicaid pharmacy benefit program
Program streamlines Medicaid pharm. process, saves money and time Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: April 3rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Announces New York’s Trout Harvest Opens April 1
Nearly 1.9 Million Catchable Trout Stocked Statewide New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the April 1 start of the spring trout fishing season, which provides excellent angling opportunities thanks to DEC’s extensive stocking program and wild trout fisheries. DEC stocks nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, beginning in […]
Posted: April 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Clock is ticking on everything-but-the-kitchen-sink state budget (Editorial Board Opinion)
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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Peru News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Merchants and cops struggle to contain wave of shoplifting
“Clinton County Sheriff David Favro said he believes that more than half of such larcenies are perpetrated by individuals stealing goods so they can resell them and support drug habits.” Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: March 30th, 2023 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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How many homeless students are in your school? Search 672 New York districts
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Posted: March 30th, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Eligibility for state child care assistance significantly increased
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Posted: March 29th, 2023 under General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gov. proclaims March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day
It’s been 50 years since the last American troops left Vietnam Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 29th, 2023 under State Government News, Statewide News, Veterans' News.
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N.Y. to receive $100M to expand broadband
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Posted: March 29th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Statewide News.
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Minimum wage increase? $21.25 per hour proposed in New York state
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Posted: March 29th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Churchill: The state of the State Museum is embarrassing
Click here for the Times-Union opinion piece
Posted: March 23rd, 2023 under Education News, General News, Opinion, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Violations of NY’s solitary confinement rules remain a year after law changed
A report by the Correctional Association of New York, which monitors prison conditions, found there has been “numerous departures from basic adherence” to the HALT Act Click here for the Times-Union story
Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Local governments say they face roadblocks in filling jobs
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Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under County Government News, Political News, Statewide News, Town Board News.
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NYS drops COVID testing requirement for nursing home visitors
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Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Here’s your guide to the 2023 state budget fight
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Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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2023 SPAC Performace Schedule
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Posted: March 20th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Statewide News.
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DEC Announces 2023 DEC Camping Reservation Changes
New Features Include Same-Day Reservations, Among Others The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced changes to reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season, including new same-day reservations to help add flexibility and ease to last-minute bookings. “DEC is excited to make some changes and updates to this year’s reservation window […]
Posted: March 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Announces 2022 Bear Harvest Totals
Overall Harvest Declined Slightly; Harvest Density Greatest in Catskills Click here for the DEC story
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Rents are still rising in Syracuse and other NY metro areas
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Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Business News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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How a NY Cannabis Insider experiment led to statewide policy change
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Posted: March 10th, 2023 under Business News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Starts March 16
Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities […]
Posted: March 9th, 2023 under Environmental News, Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Saranac High School cheerleading team receives warm celebration before state tournament
Chiefs will compete in state finals for first time in 35 years. Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: March 4th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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New Yorkers are the No.1 movers to Florida. Find out why.
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Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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New York officials update overtime threshold for farm workers
NY will gradually lower the threshold for overtime pay from 60 hours a week to 40 Click here for the Fox News story
Posted: February 24th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Here’s why New York State inspection stickers are getting a new look
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Posted: February 15th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Marijuana Ballad of a weed grower: Josh Waterman’s rise from small-town dealer to the front line of NY’s cannabis experiment
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Posted: February 12th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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