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WNY Bus Co. Prepares for New School Year with Summer Readiness and Community Initiatives
EIN Presswire
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July 18, 2025
With the school year behind them, WNY Bus Co. shifts focus to summer preparations and community engagement across Western New York. BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With another successful school year in the...
Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Highlights Next Phase of Star Tax Relief Going to Millions of New Yorkers This Summer and Fall
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 22, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of phase two of the School Tax Relief (STAR) program benefit season. Eligible homeowners in communities with school tax due dates in August or September will start receiving their STAR benefit in the...
Global Leaders Convene at UN Day of Hope Summit; Dr. Hugues Sanon Recognized for Peace and Human Dignity Efforts
EIN Presswire
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July 22, 2025
UN hosts Day of Hope Summit spotlighting conscience-led leadership; Dr. Hugues Sanon honored for global peace and sustainability advocacy NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural International Day of Hope Summit, held...
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Livingston County
New York Attorney General
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July 18, 2025
NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Nadine Osuch, who died on July 15, 2025 following a motor vehicle incident involving an off-duty New York State Park...
MTA Expands Accessibility With 12 More Stations
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 22, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continued its celebration of Disability Pride Month with the announcement of an additional 12 stations across four boroughs to receive elevators and other...
Governor Hochul Joins U.S. Representative Pat Ryan to Sound the Alarm on Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 18, 2025
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “These cuts will have a devastating impact on all New Yorkers, leaving an estimated 1.5 million people in New York uninsured, stripping social and health care safety net services, driving...
Additional Funding Available for Zero-Emission School Buses
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 22, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that an additional $200 million is now available for zero-emission school buses through the third installment of funding from the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $24 Million 53-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Seneca Falls
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 22, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Huntington Apartments, a $24 million transformation of the historic 19th-Century Huntington Building in Seneca Falls. Developed by Home Leasing, Huntington Apartments features 53 affordable...
Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) Expands into Products Enabling Rocket Propulsion in Defense and Space Market
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 18, 2025
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX) (“Syntec Optics” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology products to defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer industry leaders,...
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins U.S. Representative Pat Ryan to Sound the Alarm on Devastating Impacts of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 18, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined U.S. Representative Pat Ryan, local elected officials, doctors, farmers and non profit workers to sound the alarm on the detrimental effects of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ “Big Ugly...
Statement From NYSDOT Region 5 Director Eric Meka On I-86 Bridge Rehabilitation In Chautauqua County
New York State Department of Transportation
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July 18, 2025
Contact: Ryan Whalen, (716) 847-3239 Release Date: July 18, 2025 Statement From NYSDOT Region 5 Director Eric Meka On I-86 Bridge Rehabilitation In Chautauqua County The New York State Department of Transportation appreciates the public’s patience...
Attorney General James Sues St. Lawrence County Gun Shop for Violating Gun Safety Laws
New York Attorney General
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July 18, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against Bowman’s Gun Shop, a gun store in St. Lawrence County, and its owner, Timothy Bowman, for violating New York’s gun safety laws, storing guns and ammunition in an...
Bridge to Benefits: NYS Department of Veterans’ Services Unveils Digital Kiosk at the WNY Welcome Center on Grand Island
EIN Presswire
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July 16, 2025
Newly installed digital kiosk connects Western New York’s Veterans and Military Families with more than 60 state programs, services, and supports GRAND ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New York State Department...
Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Conviction of Former Correction Captain for Social Security Fraud
New York Attorney General
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July 17, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and conviction of Marc Silverman, Jr., 57, of Staten Island for fraudulently collecting over $200,000 of Social Security benefits for years. Silverman, a former Captain...
One-Stop-Shop for Military and Veterans Interested in SUNY
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 21, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a one-stop-shop for active duty servicemembers, veterans, and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university. The landing page: www.suny.edu/military,...
Next Round of Smart Growth Grants Announced
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 17, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $3.8 million in funding available to communities and not-for-profits in the Adirondack and Catskill parks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the Department...
zerohash funding infrastructure helps power World App Mini App ecosystem; launches Account Funding SDK for Mini Apps in World App
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 17, 2025
NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- zerohash today announced it is providing funding infrastructure for Mini Apps within the World App ecosystem. Zerohash for World App’s Mini App ecosystem aims to help pave the way for real-world adoption...
150 NY Districts Plan Smartphone-Free Schools
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 18, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted growing momentum for New York’s implementation of distraction-free schools this fall, as nearly 150 school districts statewide have already submitted their plans for bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions –...
Tastytrade and zerohash Bring Instant Stablecoin Account Funding to Traders Globally
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 21, 2025
Chicago, Illinois, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tastytrade, the online brokerage firm created by traders for self-directed investors, announces today that it has enabled stablecoin account funding for investors across multiple stablecoins and...
Titan Mining On Track to Become the Only Fully Integrated U.S. Graphite Producer by Q4 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 21, 2025
Gouverneur, N.Y., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Mining Corporation (TSX: TI; OTCQB: TIMCF) (“Titan” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the construction of its graphite processing facility for its Kilbourne Graphite...