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...]
Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Affordable Housing Held In Dunkirk
Governor Kathy Hochul and officials gathered for the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development in the City of Dunkirk Thursday. The $37 million Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, when completed, will have 78-units of affordable housing … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Beam For New Northern Chautauqua Hospital In Fredonia
Governor Kathy Hochul joined local officials Thursday in signing a beam that will be part of the new Northern Chautauqua Hospital in Fredonia. New York State committed $124 million to finance the construction of the $223 million hospital on 412 … [Read more...]
SNAP Recipients To Receive More Secure Chip-Based Cards In 2027
SNAP recipients will receive new, more secure chip-based cards starting in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently finalized a contract with a vendor to provide … [Read more...]
