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New York State has invested over $7 billion in childcare and education over the past four years, with recent funding focused on universal school meals, childcare access, and youth development. Dr. Damia Harris-Madden, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, visited Rochester to highlight these investments, emphasizing the importance of economic and […]
New York’s new state budget includes the creation of a formal Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP), centralizing efforts to reduce shootings and support victims. With $327 million allocated to gun-related initiatives, OGVP will coordinate with law enforcement and hospitals, manage grants, and launch public education campaigns. The move comes amid federal rollbacks of similar […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over 8 million New Yorkers will receive inflation refund checks of up to $400 per family following a newly approved $254 billion state budget. Originally proposed in December, the rebates are funded by higher-than-expected sales tax revenue. While the timing remains uncertain, the payout is intended to alleviate financial pressure […]
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