New York State
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed two child care bills, sparking criticism from advocates and lawmakers. The bills aimed to improve child care accessibility for low-income families. The first bill, S4924A/A1303A, would have removed the requirement that parents earn above a minimum income to qualify for assistance, aligning New York with federal standards. The […]
New York has expanded its food donation and recycling program through legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The new law (S5331A/A5906A) requires large food generators, including grocery stores, colleges, and food manufacturers within 50 miles of an organic recycling facility, to donate surplus edible food and recycle food scraps. This initiative addresses food waste, supports […]
Starting January 1, New York’s minimum wage will rise by $0.50, reaching $16.50 per hour in Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County, and $15.50 in the rest of the state. This marks another step toward aligning wages with the state’s high cost of living. The minimum wage will increase again by $0.50 in […]
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 […]
Starting January 1, 2025, workers in New York will see an increase in Paid Family Leave benefits, according to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Board. Eligible employees can now receive up to $14,127.84 in total benefits, a $313.92 increase from 2024. Additionally, pregnant workers will gain more paid time off for prenatal care under the state’s […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched the New York Experience (NYX) initiative, a statewide strategy aimed at modernizing and streamlining public services. The initiative focuses on making government interactions more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for New Yorkers. Key goals of NYX include reducing bureaucratic red tape, expanding online services, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Immediate reforms target […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state is now able to offer children under the age of six continuous eligibility in Child Health Plus and Medicaid. The change allows for simplification of enrollment in these programs by reducing administrative burdens and ensures the youngest New Yorkers have consistent access to coverage through the […]
A lucky Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at the Wegmans on Mt. Read Boulevard in Rochester, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is a third-prize winner from the recent drawing, where numbers are chosen from two separate fields: 1 to 69 for the main numbers and 1 to 26 for the red […]
The All-State Festival & Winter Conference, hosted by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), is returning to Rochester for its 88th year. The event will take place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the Eastman Theater from December 5 to December 8. This year marks a significant milestone as three additional ensembles […]
The Clean Slate Law, taking effect in New York today, aims to help rehabilitated individuals by automatically sealing certain criminal records. Under the law, misdemeanors are sealed three years after sentencing or release, while felonies are sealed after eight years, provided individuals complete their sentences and avoid further legal trouble. However, records for severe offenses […]
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