NY Prisons Await Details of Tentative Offer Amid Ongoing Corrections Officer Strike
A tentative deal between striking New York corrections officers and the state is under review, as their call for a full repeal of the HALT Act continues.
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Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Curb NYC Mayor’s Power Stalled in State Legislature
Gov. Hochul wants to pass legislation to curb Mayor Adams' authority, but lawmakers say the measure is stalled.
New York Bill Proposes Making ‘Masked Harassment’ a Criminal Offense
A bill introduced in the New York Legislature could make it a crime to wear face masks to harass or threaten,…
Sen. James Skoufis Drops Out of DNC Chair Race, Endorses Ken Martin
New York state Sen. James Skoufis withdraws from DNC chair race, endorses Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin.
Gov. Hochul Proposes $500 Inflation Refunds, Claims no Risk to NY Emergency Funds
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes up to $500 "inflation refund" checks for NY taxpayers, assuring it won't affect the…
Gov. Hochul Proposes ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks for Millions of New…
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes "inflation refund" checks for millions of New York residents, funded by excess sales tax…
Assembly Candidate Charged With Petty Larceny for Allegedly Stealing Opponent’s Mailer
State Assembly candidate Joe Mastroianni, accused of stealing his opponent's election mailer, was issued a petty larceny ticket after turning himself in.
New York Public Colleges Expect Enrollment Rise for Second Consecutive Year
New York anticipates an increase in student enrollment in public colleges for the second year, countering national…
New York Awards $90M in Grants for Lead Water Line Replacement Projects
New York grants $90 million to communities for improving drinking water infrastructure by replacing lead service…
Company Advances Carbon Sequestration in Southern Tier
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The Biden administration is investing in a new technology known as "carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization" through the Inflation Reduction Act. Southern Tier Solutions aims to lease over 1 million acres of land to create test wells for a process called "closed loop drilling," which pumps carbon dioxide underground, forcing out…