New York State
071724.pdf New York motorists face stricter penalties with revised driver point system
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 […]
The 2025 New York State Woman of Distinction Award was presented Wednesday to a local woman who has contributed to the Rochester community for decades as an advocate. Zola Brown, the recipient of this year’s award, is known for her dedication over the years to matters of economic and social justice as a union activist […]
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is actively seeking new recruits and has extended the maximum age to apply from 35 to 43. The change, driven by new state legislation, is intended to broaden the pool of potential candidates interested in law enforcement careers. Applications for the next police exam are currently open, with a deadline […]
New York state expanded a recall of cannabis products from the company IndoGro LLC because some tested positive for unsafe pesticide levels and used marijuana from an unlicensed source. The recall now includes 37 product lots. No one has reported getting sick, but the state says the products could be unsafe and is still investigating. […]
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