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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $200 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved nearly $200 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The Board's approval...

Dime Sponsors 10th New York City Small Business Challenge
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dime”) (NASDAQ: DCOM), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”), announced that the Bank, in partnership with 1010 WINS, hosted the...

Landmark Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience of state and local government networks across New York. First announced in Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the...

During Pollinator Week, New York State Highlights Efforts to Protect Pollinator Health
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Op-Ed: New York Will Always Support Reproductive Rights
Today, on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, which ended the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States, Governor Hochul authored an op-ed in Empire Report reaffirming her commitment to keeping abortion safe...

CONSUMER ALERT: As Extreme Temperatures Continue, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Never Leave Children and Pets in Hot Cars
As extreme temperatures continue, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars. Every year, multiple deaths are reported after children and...

New York Boaters Can Now Get Certified Online with Recademics.com
With New York’s boater education law expanding to all operators in 2025, Recademics offers a convenient online solution to get certified. SOUTHLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Recademics.com, a U.S.-based provider of...

New York home sales drop, despite inventory growth in May
ALBANY, N.Y., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite housing inventory across New York rising for the third consecutive month, home sales fell over 10 percent in May, according to the housing report released today by the New York State...

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop a Zero-Emission Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Power Plant
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York to support a reliable and affordable electric grid, while providing the...

Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop a Zero-Emission Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Power Plant
New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento said, “New York’s clean energy future depends on reviving and expanding nuclear power. Without it, emissions are rising, and grid reliability is at risk. We support Governor Hochul’s vision of...

New York State Police Investigators Association Elects New President
Senior Investigator Kurt Labuda will take over as President ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) announced today the election of a new President. Senior...

During Pollinator Week, New York State Highlights Efforts to Prot...
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today highlighted actions the State has taken to promote and protect pollinator health across New York. This announcement comes as the State closes its celebration of Pollinator Week, honored...

Extreme Heat to Impact New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the high outdoor temperatures that will impact most of the State beginning on Sunday. The National Weather Service is forecasting that major to extreme risk of heat-related impacts are possible...

Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Extreme Heat Forecasts Impacting New York State Beginning This Weekend
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the high outdoor temperatures that will impact most of the State beginning on Sunday. This weekend, the National Weather Service is forecasting that a major to extreme risk of...

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion of $45 Million New York State Regional Food Hub in the Bronx
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the New York State Regional Food Hub, a $45 million cold-storage facility that will transform food access across New York. The first-of-its-kind 60,000 square-foot facility, operated...

Catalyst Fitness Becomes One of the First Gyms in New York to Launch Medically Supervised Medical Wellness Program
BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Catalyst Fitness is redefining the gym experience by introducing a new physician-led wellness program in partnership with ApexMD, a top-tier telehealth provider focused on...

ICE Lodges Detainer for Serial Criminal Illegal Alien Who Attempted to Murder a New York U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer on Saul Morales-Garcia, a criminal illegal alien, who has been charged with second degree attempted murder against U.S....

NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF MUNSON PARK AS PART OF THE UTICA DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE
The New York Department of State today announced the completion of Munson Park in downtown Utica as part of the City’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award. The public access park, which received $819,000 in funding from the...

“Shining Stars” International Children’s Painting Competition Concludes Successfully in New York
Nearly 500 outstanding artworks from young creators, 150+ awards, and 5 young artists selected as “2025 International Art Ambassadors”. FLUSHING, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the second round of Zhejiang TV’s...

We Buy Houses Company Rust Belt Cash Offer Opens New Office in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY , June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rust Belt Cash Offer is excited to announce the opening of its new office at 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1400, Buffalo, New York. This expansion allows the company to serve even more homeowners in the...