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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $200 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 26, 2025
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...
Oversight Committee Launches Investigation into New York’s Abuse of Federal Funds in Medicaid Program
House Committee on Oversight and Reform - Washington D.C.
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July 3, 2025
Request documents and communications from Governor Hochul following reports that New York State is withholding and clawing back Medicaid funds from localities and low-income hospitals WASHINGTON – House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform...
College Financial Aid for More New York Veterans
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 2, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of New York State’s Veterans Tuition Awards Program, which will enable more veterans to access critical financial aid for college. Under this historic expansion, all veterans who served at least...
During Pollinator Week, New York State Highlights Efforts to Protect Pollinator Health
New York State Department of Transportation
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June 23, 2025
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Governor Hochul Releases First-Ever Master Plan for Aging, Offeri... Governor Kathy Hochul today released the Final Report for New York’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging (MPA). The MPA Final Report contains more than 100... Learn more about Governor…
New York State Office for the Aging
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June 30, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today released the Final Report for New York’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging (MPA). The MPA Final Report contains more than 100 proposals directed towards all levels of government, the social sector and private enterprise,...
New York Boaters Can Now Get Certified Online with Recademics.com
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
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
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 23, 2025
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...
Godspeed Exotics LTD Announces New Flagship Facility in Long Island, New York
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 27, 2025
Albany, New York, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Godspeed Exotics LTD, a premier automotive concierge service, announces the grand opening of its brand new state-of-the-art facility in Long Island, New York. This space was designed to...
Increasing New York's Housing Supply
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 26, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 3,000 affordable, modern, energy-efficient homes will be created or preserved in communities throughout New York State as a result of $1 billion in housing bonds and subsidies. The latest funding...
Phoebe's Garden Florist Recognized as Three-Time Finalist in Rochester Community Choice Awards
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Phoebe's Garden Florist, a full-service florist specializing in European Garden Style design, has been named a finalist for Best Florist in the Rochester Community Choice Awards for...
Dime Sponsors 10th New York City Small Business Challenge
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
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...
Heat Wave, Storms Spark Emergency in New York
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Governor Kathy Hochul of New York State has officially declared a state of emergency across up to 32 counties due to intense weather conditions and soaring temperatures. On Sunday morning, a series of severe thunderstorms battered the...
Three New York Dispensaries Elevating Cannabis Retail Through Community and Culture
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
Dank 716, Smiley Exotics, and Nicklz Lead with Legacy, Local Engagement, and Trust in the Empire State NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As New York’s legal cannabis market continues to grow, a small group of...
Op-Ed: New York Will Always Support Reproductive Rights
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 24, 2025
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
New York State Department of State
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June 24, 2025
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...
Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop a Zero-Emission Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Power Plant
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 23, 2025
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...
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop a Zero-Emission Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Power Plant
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 23, 2025
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...
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,...
Transformed $25M Lincoln Park Pool in Albany Completed
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 3, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the completion of the $25 million rehabilitation of the historic Lincoln Park Pool in Albany, made possible through $10 million in support from the Governor’s innovative New York Statewide Investment In More...
CBP officers in Buffalo discover stolen firearm on U.S. citizen
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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July 3, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, encountered a male United States citizen in possession of a firearm that was stolen out of Florida. CBP officers encountered a...