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New York takes steps to restrict ‘habit-forming’ social media content for children

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill enabling parents to restrict their children's access to algorithm-suggested social media posts, in an effort to curb potential addiction

New York Mobile ID’ app introduced by New York State

New York State has introduced the "New York Mobile ID" app, a secure digital version of state-issued identification documents for the convenience and security of its residents

Ex-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Consults with House Select Subcommittee on COVID-19 Management

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo defended his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic before a congressional subcommittee, citing a Department of Justice investigation that found no wrongdoing

Transition to New Vendor May Cause New York’s EBT System to be Unavailable on May 19

New York State's Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system is expected to be unavailable on Sunday, May 19 due to an outage

Hochul unveils budget framework while legislators persist in fine-tuning details

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $237 billion budget plan focusing on housing construction, migrant influx, and illegal marijuana shops

Urgent Call for More Volunteer Firefighters Continues: ‘We Need All the Help We Can Get

The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is pushing for more volunteer firefighters and has proposed an increase in the income tax credit for firefighters from $200 in the New York State budget

Senate Approves Steven G. James as Superintendent of New York State Police

New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James has been confirmed by the Senate, following his nomination by Governor Kathy Hochul earlier this year

Inmates in New York File Lawsuit for Solar Eclipse Viewing Following State-Mandated Prison Lockdown

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department for violating their constitutional rights to practice their faiths by locking down prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse

Gov. Hochul unveils strategy to permanently allow take-away beverages in New York State

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes to permanently allow to-go drinks, a policy initially implemented to support bars and restaurants during COVID-19 restrictions
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