Assembly’s Budget Hopes To Make Living in NY More Affordable
New York Assembly's 245.8 billion budget aims to boost quality of life by lowering taxes, enhancing education, healthcare, housing, transportation, and aiding those in need.
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Closures in New York for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Schools, banks, and government-run organizations will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Hochul Signs Legislation, Lunar New Year is Now a School Holiday
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to officially declare the Lunar New Year as a public school holiday in all schools across New York State.
Is New York About To Ban Plastic Silverware?
A new law impacting New York City in July has the rest of the state wondering if and when the law will be implemented everywhere else.
Here’s How To Get Heating Assistance From New York This Winter
Thanks to increasing utility rates, the federal government has funneled an additional $63 million dollars into New York HEAP Program and you may qualify for some.
New York Governor Somewhat Quietly Extends Her Pandemic Powers
In a quiet move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul initiated an executive order on Thursday, July 14 to extend New York's disaster emergency as it relates to COVID.
Juneteenth Holiday
The newest federal holiday means some offices are closed in observance June 20, while others don’t have the day off.
Community Improvement Money Available
$150,000 is being divided in grants from $1,200 to $30,000 for community improvement projects in Broome County.
The People’s Convoy Rolls Through New York, Community Shows Up To Support
The People’s Convoy is a peaceful and unified transcontinental movement which aims to spread the message that the time has come for America to fully open back up.
Three Out of Four New Yorkers Want Politicians To Disclose Their Vaccination Status
Does it matter whether a politician is vaccinated? Does their vaccination status change their ability to make informed decisions? 3 out of 4 in NY say it does.