New York State
The Rochester City School District will celebrate Monroe High School on Tuesday after the Red Jackets won the Class B New York State Championship earlier this month. Monroe captured the first state title in RCSD history with a 34–0 win over Sleepy Hollow at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Players will visit RCSD’s Central […]
All general hospitals in New York State must now implement formal language assistance programs to help patients with limited English proficiency and those with hearing or vision impairments. The law requires hospitals to appoint coordinators, train staff, document language preferences, post clear signage and provide qualified interpreters. Supporters say the measure will reduce miscommunication, improve […]
New York has enacted new laws requiring ads to disclose when they use AI-generated performers and mandating consent from heirs before a deceased person’s name or likeness can be used commercially. The legislation aims to prevent consumer deception, protect performers’ rights, and set ethical standards for AI use in advertising and media. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/new-york-state/new-york-enacts-first-in-nation-ai-transparency-deceased-likeness-laws-for-film-and-advertising
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If you’ve checked your mail lately, you might have noticed something new: a check from New York State. It’s part of a one-time payment meant to give taxpayers some breathing room as prices continue to rise as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the state has sent out about four million of […]
Governor Kathy Hochul declared October as College Application Month, waiving application fees at nearly 130 colleges statewide, including SUNY, CUNY, and private schools. Fee waivers save students $50–$90 per application and are available mostly from October 1 to early November, with some schools offering them year-round. In addition, applications are open for 2026–2027 financial aid: […]
New York State has begun mailing inflation refund checks to 8.2 million households, aiming to help residents with rising costs due to inflation. Most residents are eligible for a one-time payment between $150 and $400, depending on income and filing status. You’re eligible if you filed a state income tax return for 2023, weren’t claimed […]
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 State health officials are encouraging pet owners to update their pets’ rabies vaccinations following 364 confirmed animal cases since July 2024, including recent infections in Nassau, Schenectady, and other counties. Officials report a concerning rise in positive tests, especially in raccoons and, unusually, in domestic cats. Rabies is typically spread through saliva, and […]
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