Governor Kathy Hochul used her fifth State of the State address to position herself as a defender of New Yorkers’ pocketbooks — and a bulwark against what she described as federal overreach…
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Commentary: Jason Dole on the Closure of The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funded NPR, PBS and hundreds of local public radio and TV stations like ours for more than 50 years, said Monday that its board voted…
New York’s HEAP Funding at Risk Ahead of Winter
Sullivan County officials warn that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is anticipating the state’s HEAP funding to be flat for this year. The Home Energy Assistance Program,…
Young Farmers Face Uncertainty After New York Legislative Session Ends
The New York State legislative session wrapped up in late June. On the table were big issues for farmers in the region – like sewage sludge, school bid contracts, and SNAP benefits….
VA Cuts Could Disrupt Services for Local Veterans, Officials Warn
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said on April 3 it will end a mortgage-rescue program that helped veterans falling behind on their mortgage payments keep their homes. The move comes…