New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign legislation creating a new government office to help kids with reading disabilities. It’s one of the more than 150 bills currently awaiting her…
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Controversial NESE Pipeline Moves Through as Upstate Constitution Pipeline Waits in the Wings
The once dead Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE), a pipeline that would bring fracked gas from central Pennsylvania through New Jersey and into New York City, is now one more step towards revival. …
NESE Gas Pipeline Moves Forward in New York Amid Environmental and Cost Concerns
The previously rejected Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) gas pipeline is getting a second chance in downstate New York. Last month, the New York State Public Service Commission accepted National Grid’s plan…
ICE Arrests in New York Surpass 2024 Totals After Recent Surge
New York has seen a surge in ICE arrests during the past two months, with totals four times the number seen during the same June-July period last year. Of those arrested, 70%…
Citing Texas, Hochul Says NY Should Abandon Independent Redistricting
Flanked by Democratic lawmakers from Texas, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state should abandon its commitment to nonpartisan districts and instead let Democrats redraw maps to maximize their political power….
Gov. Hochul Considers Redrawing New York’s Congressional Map After Trump Push in Texas
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she will look into redrawing New York’s 26 congressional districts, which comes as President Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to do the same. The Democratic…
Child’s Death Prompts New Law Mandating NY Schools to Plan for Heart Attacks
Arguing that every minute counts in a heart attack, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a bill that will require New York’s public schools to develop plans to respond to cardiac emergencies….
SUNY Sullivan is “Investing in the Future” with Tuition-Free SUNY Community College Program
This fall, the State of New York is launching SUNY Reconnect, a tuition-free program for all SUNY Community Colleges for adult learners with no prior degree between the ages of 25-55. As…
Here’s How NY’s New Budget Addresses Cost of Living for New Yorkers
When Gov. Kathy Hochul first presented her proposal for the state budget in January, she declared it a fiscal plan that would make life more affordable for everyday New Yorkers. Lawmakers finally…