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New York State’s marijuana industry makes substantial progress: ‘A momentous day

New York State's Cannabis Control Board has approved its first permanent non-conditional licenses, including 38 for retail dispensaries and 26 for microbusinesses, marking a significant step forward for the industry

New York’s revised credit card surcharge law to be implemented on February 11

New York resident Jennifer Matyjakowski reports that some businesses charge more for credit card payments, encouraging customers to pay with cash instead

New York State Governor Hochul Declares February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, issuing a proclamation and ordering statewide landmarks to be lit in orange to raise awareness

Gov. Hochul Appoints Steven G. James as New York State Police Superintendent

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Steven G. James, a 32-year veteran of the New York State Police, to serve as its Superintendent

New York State Department of Health urges homeowners to check for radon during National Radon Action Month

New York State Department of Health is urging homeowners to test for radon during National Radon Action Month due to the potential health risks associated with the naturally occurring radioactive gas

Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Case Settled by Justice Department with New York State

: The U.S. Justice Department reached a settlement with New York to resolve a sexual harassment investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, confirming allegations from the misconduct probe and detailing reforms made after his resignation

New York State awarded $13 million federal grant to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Federal award will help New York State maintain and improve its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support the state's efforts in combating climate change

All 20 individuals stranded on Lake Erie ice near Catawba Island are accounted for and out of danger

Successfully rescued all 20 individuals and transported them safely back to shore

New York State joins federal initiative to offer summer food assistance to qualifying students

NEW YORK (WKBW) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state has opted into the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT). The governor's office said more than $200 million in federal funding will be allocated to New York. The program is designed to reduce hunger and food

New state budget includes increase in minimum wage and billions in school funding

ALBANY N.Y. (WKBW) — State lawmakers passed the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget late Tuesday night, over a month after the April 1 deadline. It rings in at $229 billion with funds going towards education, health care, development, and more. Education: The new budget invests $34 billion dollars in public schools across the state. More than
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