AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC has completed the revitalization and upgrade of a 69,000-square-foot grape juice processing facility in Fredonia. Governor Kathy Hochul said that after the initial investment was made to acquire the property at 200 … [Read more...]
FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program Now Accepting Applications
New York organizations may now apply for the latest round of the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New York gain increased access to weekly shares of fresh, … [Read more...]
Westfield Awarded $4.5 Million NY Forward Funding
The village of Westfield has been awarded $4.5 million in the third round of New York Forward grants. To receive funding from either the Downtown Revitalization Initiative or NY Forward program, localities must be certified under Governor Kathy … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Committed To Free Lunch, Breakfast For All School Students
Governor Kathy Hochul is recommitting to her 2025 State of the State proposal to ensure every single one of New York’s over 2.7 million students can receive breakfast and lunch for free at school. This program will build on federal support to help … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Garners Support For ‘Bell To Bell’ Phone Ban In Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul says she has the support of roughly 80,000 parents, students and educators who are endorsing her proposed "bell-to-bell" phone ban. The measure is included in her state budget plan and is designed to reduce distractions in … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Bans Striking Officers From State Position, Sen. Borrello Calls Her ‘Vindictive’
Governor Kathy Hochul has responded to the end of the wildcat corrections officer strike by banning protesters from being hired for state positions. Hochul signed an executive order Monday that bars the hiring of individuals who continue to … [Read more...]
NYS Launches New Initiative To Recruit Public Sector Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new initiative to recruit public sector workers into State Service. The “You’re Hired” initiative comes as the new federal administration utilizes the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to … [Read more...]
Tentative Agreement Reached To End Correction Officers Strike
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that a tentative agreement has been reached to end the statewide correction officers strike. The agreement between the New York State Department of Corrections (DOCCS) and the New York State Correctional … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Molitor Criticize Hochul’s Reactions To Prison Strikes
State Senator George Borrello and State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor released statements criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s reaction to the prison strikes. Borrello called Hochul’s threat of sending in the National Guard if strikes don’t end today, … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Issues Ban on DeepSeek AI App On State Gov’t Devices
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide ban to prohibit the DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence application from being downloaded on ITS-managed government devices and networks. DeepSeek is an AI start-up founded and owned by High-Flyer, a … [Read more...]
