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New Yorkers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowance for the month of January. Governor Kathy Hochul announced all households — including those already at the maximum level of benefits — will receive additional funding this month following $234 million in federal funding. Those that would have received a monthly […]
Is your NYS license plate is peeling off? Well, now New York drivers can exchange any license plate that is peeling for free. But, customers who want a free replacement are required to get a new plate number. Those who want the next available standard plate number free of charge can email the DMV. Officials […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launch a new, free COVID-19 hotline for those who test positive for the virus, but don’t have a health care provider. This initiative is a part of New York’s ongoing efforts to help reduce barriers to COVID-19 treatment for communities across the state. The hotline is open 24/7 and operated by Health + […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of three bills that will strengthen the state’s commitment to clean energy development and energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to Governor Hochul, the three new bills support the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s goal of an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 […]
Seems like the price of everything continues to rise by the minute. However, the New York State Senate and Assembly have passed a bill to make diapers exempt from all sales tax in New York. In addition to cutting some sales tax on some essentials, New York is looking to apply this to diapers as […]
A New York State-wide U.S History Regents exam has been canceled because of potentially traumatizing content in the test in light of a mass shooting in Buffalo. The exam was set to be given on June 1st, but after the New York State Department of Education reviewed Regents exam content and found that this particular […]
It seems like the gas prices are getting higher by the second, and locals are not the only ones who have noticed. As prices surge because of the uncertainty of the supply coming out of Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Democrats are now joining the call from Republicans to have NYS […]
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first state budget address. In her address, Hochul stated that there is no money set aside for the new Buffalo Bills Stadium that has been requested from the team. However, Hochul had said money for a new home for the Buffalo Bills would be part of the 2023 […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made her first State of the State address last night. Hochul outlined a plan that includes more than $2 billion in tax cuts for middle-class taxpayers and small business owners as well as a $10 billion investment in the state’s healthcare system and workers to help alleviate the current staffing […]
Did you know there was law on the books making it a misdemeanor to cut hair or provide a shave to another person on Sunday? Neither did I! Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday that repeals provisions of law prohibiting the practice of barbering on Sunday. Cuomo said “This is the very definition of […]