Several Upstate New York Communities Declare States of Emergency
As Title 42 has expired and an influx of migrants are expected in New York, several Upstate local governments agencies have declared a state of emergency.
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New York Makes it Easier to Repair Electronics
A new bill signed by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul will make it easier for New Yorkers to get their electronics like cell phones and tablets fixed.
New Yorkers Can Now Be Marriage Officiants for One Day
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will allow New Yorkers to become a marriage officiant for just one day.
New York Animal Shelters Get $5 Million Investment for Upgrades
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly $5 million was awarded to animal shelters to make improvements to living conditions and medical care.
New York State Works To Permanently Allow Alcohol To Go
Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing new efforts to support the hospitality industry in New York State.
NY State Has a New Plan To Increase The Vaccination Rate For Kids
Currently, anyone 12 and older is eligible to receive the vaccine, although children 12 to 17 can only get the CDC-approved Pfizer vaccine which comes in two doses.
NY To Eliminate Jail Time For Most Minor Parole Violations
New Yorkers will be able to avoid jail time for most nonviolent parole violations under a new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
NY Siena Poll Results Are In On Gov. Hochul
According to the poll, the majority polled feel that Hochul has a more collaborative approach than Cuomo did and even more people (75%) are happy that NY State has its first female governor.
NYS Governor Hochul Makes School Safety Priority With New COVID Measures
Yesterday Hochul announced that her administration may soon make weekly COVID-19 testing a requirement for public and charter school employees who are not vaccinated.
Who Will Step In To Become The Lieutenant Governor Of New York?
When Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he would be resigning in two weeks, his lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, had to step up her game and assemble her new administration.