Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Electric customers will continue seeing increases in their bill thanks to a New York Power Authority rate increase. On April 1 of this year, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) started phasing in a $10 per … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center, UPMC Chautauqua Receive Training Funding
The Chautauqua Center and UPMC Chautauqua are receiving training funding from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the recipients of $32.5 million in annual competitive grants under the Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide … [Read more...]
New State Law Increases Personal Income Tax Credits For Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
Personal income tax credits have been quadrupled under new state legislation for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The bill, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, increases the annual personal income tax credit from $200 to $800 … [Read more...]
Albany Times-Union: NYS Minimum Wage To Be Frozen In 2027 Due To Job Losses
New York State’s minimum wage will be frozen in 2027 due to the loss of private-sector jobs. The Albany Times-Union reports that this would be the first time the state’s minimum wage is not increasing since 2024, when the state began tying it to … [Read more...]
SUNY Reconnect Program Being Expanded To Address AI Impacts On Workforce
New York State’s SUNY Reconnect program is being expanded to address the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce. Starting in January 2027, New Yorkers ages 25 to 55 can enroll in a SUNY associate degree program in a high-demand field … [Read more...]
NYS Sues Polymarket For Running Illegal Gambling Operation
New York State is suing Polymarket for running an illegal gambling operation in the state through its prediction market platform. Polymarket launched in the United States in December 2025 as a service that allowed users to bet money on the outcome … [Read more...]
Pomfret Receives More Than $800,000 In NYS Funds For Barker Street Playground
The Town of Pomfret has been awarded state funding for a new playground. The funding of $821,221 is part of $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand … [Read more...]
AI Developers Required To Register With NYS, Follow Strict Guidelines
Artificial Intelligence developers will be required to register with New York State and follow strict guidelines come November. AI safety law, the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, will require large frontier AI developers to: … [Read more...]
NYS Launches Enrollment For State Energy Affordability Program
New York State has launched a new statewide enrollment drive to help millions more residents get a monthly discount on their utility bills through the State’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). While 1 million households statewide are already … [Read more...]
NYS Energy Rebate Checks To Start Going Out Sept. 21
Energy rebate checks will start going out to New York households starting September 21. The checks of up to $200 will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue through December. There is no need to apply, sign up or … [Read more...]
