Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced a statewide burn ban Thursday due to increased fire risk and ongoing dry conditions. The ban is effective Oct….
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NY State Health Commissioner Says COVID Vaccine Order Eliminates Federal Confusion
New Yorkers can now get the COVID vaccine directly at pharmacies, following an emergency executive order signed by Governor Kathy Hochul Friday aimed at clearing up federal confusion. Speaking to Radio Catskill,…
Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order to Expand COVID Vaccine Access Amid Federal Uncertainty
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed an Executive Order aimed at expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines across New York State, citing concerns over federal actions that have created uncertainty around vaccine availability. The…
County Leaders Warn House Budget Bill Could Devastate NY’s Healthcare System
County leaders across New York State came together on May 21 to address the devastating toll the proposed House budget reconciliation bill could have on New Yorkers. During a press conference organized…
Historian Explores Native American Portage Routes Across New York
On February 23, historian and author Evan Pritchard will lead a virtual event, “By Any Means Necessary: Retracing Algonquin Portage Routes in New York,” exploring the history of Native American trade and…
Changes to NY’s Home Health Care Program Faces Criticism
Lawmakers put administrators for the state’s controversial home health care program in the hot seat Tuesday as concerns over the newest iteration of the program mount. For years, the Consumer Directed Personal…
New York Dairy Farms Prepare for Increased Immigration Enforcement
New York dairy farms are preparing for the potential of increased immigration enforcement on farms, where foreign-born workers play a key role. “If you lose your workforce, what do you do?” said…
What’s in Gov. Hochul’s $252B Budget Proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul released her $252 billion state budget proposal for the next fiscal year with tax cuts for the middle class and increases for the state’s mammoth Medicaid program. The price…
A Closer Look at Gov. Hochul’s Affordable Child Care Proposals
As she prepares for her fourth State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul has been promoting what she calls an “affordability agenda.” Three components of that agenda involve child care. From…