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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the Essential Plan Cooling Program, a new initiative to help New Yorkers with persistent asthma stay safe during extreme summer heat. Program Overview: What it offers: Free air conditioners. Who it’s for: New Yorkers enrolled in the state’s Essential Plan who also have persistent asthma. Why it matters: High temperatures can worsen asthma symptoms and pose […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that New York State risks losing federal education funding and may face a Justice Department probe over its ban on Native American mascots, claiming the move violates civil rights laws. During a visit to Massapequa High School, which refuses to retire its “Chiefs” mascot, McMahon called the statewide […]
With extreme heat now a leading cause of weather-related deaths, New York State is stepping up its public health response by launching a new interactive Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard. Developed by the Department of Health in partnership with the National Weather Service and the NYS Mesonet, the dashboard uses a five-color scale to forecast […]
Voters in school districts throughout New York State—excluding the city districts of New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers—will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on 2025–26 school budgets and board of education seats. Polling times differ by district. School budget and board votes to be held Tuesday across Rochester-Finger Lakes region
New York State is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend encouraging students to short-circuit school-issued laptops, causing battery fires and releasing toxic fumes. The state’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control issued alerts after multiple incidents were reported in Colorado, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Schools are urging families to speak with students about the […]
New York may soon offer rebates of up to 70% for buying electric lawn equipment like mowers and trimmers under Senate Bill S5358A. The bill, now in the Assembly, aims to reduce gas use and promote cleaner options. Supporters say electric tools are easier to maintain and just as powerful. N.Y. lawmakers propose rebates for […]
New York plans to make it a crime to wear a mask while committing or fleeing from a serious crime. The rule will be part of the new state budget. Governor Kathy Hochul says it’s meant to stop people from hiding their identity during crimes. The law will allow exceptions for health, cultural, or religious […]
New York lawmakers are proposing an expansion to the state’s bottle deposit program. The bill would include containers for drinks like tea, coffee, juice, and sports drinks, and raise the deposit from five to six cents. Supporters say it could remove 5.5 billion more containers from the waste stream and significantly cut CO2 emissions, while […]
New York State has opened applications for its 2025 Cooling Assistance Program, offering free air conditioners to eligible low-income households. Announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, the initiative is part of the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and aims to protect vulnerable residents from heat-related health risks. Households that qualify—those with young children under […]
A new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union reveals a dramatic 65% increase in government-operated drones across New York State over the past two years. With 876 drones now registered—508 of which are controlled by law enforcement—the NYCLU raises concerns about unregulated aerial surveillance. The report warns that these drones, many equipped with […]
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