Gov. Hochul Proposes ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks for Millions of New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes "inflation refund" checks for millions of New York residents, funded by excess sales tax revenue.
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In Focus: Analysis of 2024 Election Results and Voter Issues in Upstate NY
Join us on In Focus, as we discuss the results of the 2024 election and issues driving voters in Upstate New York.
Assembly Candidate Charged With Petty Larceny for Allegedly Stealing…
State Assembly candidate Joe Mastroianni, accused of stealing his opponent's election mailer, was issued a petty…
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 trends.
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…
FBI Executes Search Warrants on NYPD Commissioner and Mayor Adams’ Top Aide
Search warrants issued on NYC Police Commissioner Edward Caban and aide to Mayor Eric Adams, Tim Pearson, amid FBI…
Saratoga Historic Park Receives Essential Funding
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The Saratoga National Historic Park, known for its role in the Revolutionary War, is set to receive significant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act as part of a $195 million initiative by the National Parks Service. The park is planning innovative changes with a focus on conserving American history, forest resilience, and restoration…
$6B invested by Energy Dept to cut industrial emissions
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to invest up to $6 billion to lower emissions from industrial…
NY Senate Approves Affordable Prescription Drug Plan
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Democratic state senators in New York have passed a legislative package aimed at making health care and…
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…