The Big Change Coming To New York Schools In 2025
No unsanctioned use of smartphones or other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds for the entire day, including classroom time and other settings.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul
Explore The Key Features Of New York's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The Fiscal Year 2026 New York state budget is currently estimated at $254 billion.
State University Of NY At Oneonta Leads In Renewable Energy
The project provides enough locally sourced clean energy to fully power four 200-bed residence halls on the SUNY Oneonta campus.
New York State's Cooling Assistance For Low-Income Families
Over 87,000 households have received cooling assistance totaling more than $67 million in the past five years.
New York Offers Two Free Snowmobiling Weekends This Winter
The Empire State is waiving registration fees for out-of-state snowmobilers on two weekends this winter
Breaking Down Governor Hochul's $5 Billion Tax Cuts For New York
The budget will include over $5 billion in tax cuts, credits, and refunds to New York families
New York State Donation Drive Benefits Underserved Families
Through donations received at the Empire State Plaza, and other outlets, 6,200 donations were made and are being distributed to families
New York Retail Worker Safety Act Signed: What It Means
The goal of the Retail Worker Safety Act is to put in place protections for both workers and shoppers before incidents happen.
New York is Creating a New Child Labor Task Force
In response to a rise in child labor violations in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new Child Labor Task Force.
New York Will Spend $1 Billion to Revamp Mental Health Care
On Thursday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will spend $1 billion over multiple years to revamp the state's mental health care.
Two Binghamton Buildings Nominated For Historic Places Register
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated three Southern Tier properties for the State and National Registers of Historical Places.
NY Supreme Court Strikes Down Mask Mandate
The New York State Supreme Court says Governor Hochul’s directive that all schools and businesses require staff and customers to wear masks is unconstitutional.