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.
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Governor Hochul Annoyed By Empire State Building Tweet
The Empire State Building did something last night that made a lot of New Yorkers pretty upset - and rightfully so. But the governor wasn't amused by the response.
Poll: What Do New Yorkers Think About The Gov's Job Performance?
In November, Kathy Hochul became the first woman elected governor in New York State history. Hochul has weathered the storm, after taking office in the middle of Andrew Cumomo's tumultuous last term. The 57th governor of the Empire State delivered her State of the State address last week. So, what do Hochul's constituents think of the governor's job performance? A new Siena Poll has the answer.
New York Passes Eligible Tax Break For Crucial Volunteer Corp
There are nearly 100,000 volunteer firefighters in New York State. According to the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, those volunteers provide service hours that save the citizens of the Empire State over $3.8 billion per year. It's difficult to quantify what those volunteers really saved those that they have served. Then there are the volunteer Ambulance & EMS workers, jobs so stressful their numbers are tumbling each year. In December, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and state Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick that may be a way of keeping those volunteers.
Five Things New York Has Banned or Made Illegal in the Last Five Years
We thought that it might be interesting to take a look back at a few of the things New York has either banned or made illegal in the state in the last five years.
New York Wants Additional $35 Million for Cybersecurity
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed fiscal plan for 2024 includes a $35 million increase in funding for the state's cybersecurity.
New York State Police is Increasing Social Media Surveillance
People live their lives online more than ever before, and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and State Police are ramping up their social media surveillance.
Minimum Wage May Increase Yearly in NY to Keep Up with Inflation
The minimum wage in New York may increase every year to keep up with inflation.
In 2023 It Will Be Mandatory for NY Employers to Post Job Salaries
In 2023 you won't have to ask how much a job pays in New York. Employers will be required to post salaries and more.
Down to the Wire As Lawmakers Hope for Gas Tax Holiday Extension in New York
Should New Yorkers be bracing for higher prices at the pump? Is New York’s gas tax holiday coming to an end or will it be extended?