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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New York Expected To Substantially Increase Tax on Tobacco
If lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive.
Hochul: Rehiring Unvaccinated Healthcare Workers Not Right Answer
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is standing firm against rehiring unvaccinated healthcare workers who were let go in the early days of the pandemic.
New York Forgives Energy and Heating Debts
Some New York residents who have fallen behind on energy and heating bills received some good news this week, their debts are being forgiven.
Is Online Poker Coming to New York Soon?
A bill proposed in the New York State Assembly could legalize online poker in New York, if passed and signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul.
New York Needs More Volunteer Firefighters
The number of volunteer firefighters in New York has fallen drastically over the last 25 years, and the real victims are small, upstate New York communities.
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.
Should Tuition Increase at BU? Hochul Thinks So
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has some big plans and those plans could impact tuition costs for students at Binghamton University.
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.
Hochul Urged to Crack Down on Marijuana "Sticker Stores"
New York State Senator Tom O'Mara has called on Governor Kathy Hochul to crack down on "sticker stores," which use a loophole to sell marijuana illegally.