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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in emergency food aid as SNAP benefits risk ending during the federal shutdown. The funds aim to provide 16 million meals for 3 million residents. Other states are taking similar steps, and a new lawsuit seeks to restore SNAP funding for millions nationwide ahead of Thanksgiving. SNAP […]
New York will end its expanded Essential Plan by July 2026 after losing $7.5 billion in federal funding due to the H.R.1 budget bill. The state will revert to a Basic Health Program, affecting coverage for 1.7 million low- and middle-income residents. New York loses $7.5B in federal funding, health plan axed
Alesha and Ricardo Chambers spent three years and nearly $1 million opening Pure Wellness Dispensary in July, only to be told weeks later it violates state law for being too close to a school due to a state measurement error. They’re among 108 shops and 44 applicants affected. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a “major […]
New York public schools must finalize plans by Friday for a new statewide ban on student cell phone use during the school day. Policies include storing phones in lockers or backpacks, with exceptions for medical or special needs. Enforcement will begin with warnings and escalate to detention. Officials say the goal is to reduce distractions […]
New York is set to issue its first-ever inflation refund checks following a late-night state budget agreement, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. Initially revealed in December, the rebate will provide up to $400 per family to over 8 million residents, funded by unexpectedly high sales tax revenue. While earlier projections estimated the checks would range from […]
As the New York state budget deadline approaches, Governor Hochul’s $13.5 million proposal to ban cell phones in K-12 public schools is a significant topic of discussion. The State Senate has expressed concerns, suggesting that limited phone use should be permitted between classes. The New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) supports the governor’s “bell-to-bell” policy […]
Governor Kathy Hochul says she wants everyone involved in the fatal force used against a Rochester man that was an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility fired. The man identified is 43-year-old Robert Brooks. Reports say the body cam footage is very disturbing, and New York State Attorney General Letita James said the footage will be […]
Governor Hochul is committed to making sure all pregnant New Yorkers can get the care they need. Starting January 1st, 2025, New York State is adding 20 more hours of paid sick time for prenatal care to employees existing leave time. All employers in New York State have to honor this to part time and […]
Governor Cathy Hochul announced that New York State will be Creating a center that will be teaching mental health education in public and private schools. There will $2.5 million in funding for training and technical assistance. Students from grades K-12 will be educated on mental health as a part of Youth mental well-being program. To […]
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