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Lane Reductions Confirmed In Hudson Valley Until Thanksgiving
Hudson Valley drivers are told to expect lane reductions for about the next four months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers in the Hudson Valley of a roadwork that will impact traffic until around Thanksgiving. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure...
New York pledges $2M for new cultural arts center in East Patchogue
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. The Patchogue Arts Council is getting a shiny new cultural arts center in East Patchogue, with the help of New York State. On Monday, Gov. Kathy...
Commission on reparations remedies to hold first public meeting in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A group tasked with examining the legacy and lasting impacts of slavery and discrimination against the Black community in New York is set to hold its first public meeting Tuesday in Albany. The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies was formed in Dec....
Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
CCIDA Named Top Economic Development Agency in WNY
According to Business First, it’s the first time the CCIDA has landed in the number one spot out of seven on the publication’s ranking of the economic development agencies in Buffalo and Western New York. County Executive PJ Wendel commenting at the recent CCIDA Board meeting, said Invest...
New York unveils proposed rules to improve safety of battery energy storage systems
New York State has proposed requiring battery storage facilities to have emergency response plans and increased coordination with local fire departments, according to proposed regulations released on Friday. The lithium-ion battery energy storage systems, also known as BESS facilities, must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan in place,...
Abortion, LGBTQ rights are on NY ballots this fall. But will the wording confuse voters?
New York officials on Monday turned down requests to add the words "abortion" and "LGBTQ" to a statewide ballot question so that voters clearly understand what they're being asked to decide. The state's four election commissioners unanimously approved the final ballot language for the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposal that would add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state constitution. They stuck with wording suggested by the Board of Elections staff, which uses terms such as "pregnancy...