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Hochul admin projecting major expansion of sewage sludge spreading as fertilizer on farmland
The Hochul Administration’s new plan to recycle 85 percent of the state’s entire solid waste stream by 2050 relies on spreading more — much more — municipal sewage sludge on fields as a crop fertilizer ... more
LOCAL REACTION: Lawmakers respond to Hochul’s record-setting $227 billion budget
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her highly-anticipated proposed 2024 budget. While the details will be left to debate between Hochul and Democratic supermajorities in both legislative chambers, there are many proposals buried inside it ... more
Hochul unveils record-setting $227 billion budget: Calls for changes to bail, investments in mental health
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a record-setting executive budget proposal of $227 billion on Wednesday. The budget seeks to double the growth of the state's housing over the next decade, invest $1 billion in mental health ... more
Hochul, DEC duck questions on plans to appeal ‘Green Amendment’ ruling with big implications on Finger Lakes landfills
How will the Hochul Administration respond to a sweeping state court ruling that citizens have a right to sue the state Department of Environmental Conservation to preserve their newly granted constitutional rights to “clean air, ... more
UPSTATE UNPLUGGED: What’s next for housing in New York? Will communities have a voice?
This weekly newsletter is going to dive into big issues. We’ll also incorporate some conversations with interesting people along the way! Come along for the ride and welcome to our first edition! Sign-up to receive it in ... more
Critics: Governor Hochul’s plans for 2023 fall short on real solutions
While Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State speech addressed key issues affecting New Yorkers, some feel the solutions fell short. In her speech, Hochul spoke about building more housing to combat the housing crisis, ... more
How will NY Housing Compact solve ‘crisis’ in Upstate New York? Rents are up 60%, while home prices are 80% higher
Upstate New York has a housing crisis. Home prices have skyrocketed nearly 80% and rents have increased as much as 60%. And those are just averages. How does the state's new plan address the issues ... more
Hochul signs Buy American Salt Act giving Tompkins, Livingston mining operations competitive advantage despite risks
The same week investigative reporting unveiled serious concerns about the continued operation of Cargill Salt Mine under Cayuga Lake in Lansing, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill strengthening New York's salt mines. Cargill, which is ... more
Governor Kathy Hochul vetoes 85 bills in New York
As of Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed 85 bills in New York State. Many of the bills vetoed were associated with budget costs, according to My Twin Tiers. Blair Horner, Executive Director at New ... more
Who will be the top judge in New York?
Governor Kathy Hochul will soon choose the judge that will lead New York State's top court. There were seven candidates submitted by the state Commission on Judicial Nomination Wednesday. Between December 8 and 23, Hochul ... more
Wages and property liens can no longer be used to satisfy medical debts
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a law that will no longer allow healthcare providers to collect wages or place liens on the homes of patients to pay off medical debt. Now, tens of thousands of ... more
Actions being taken to prevent hate crimes and protect New Yorkers
Governor Kathy Hochul has taken steps to help prevent hate crimes as well as protect those who are often targets by signing two new laws. The first law requires those who have been convicted of ... more
New Yorkers asked to take steps to remain safe against respiratory illnesses ahead of holidays
Governor Kathy Hochul is urging residents to remain safe ahead of holiday gatherings when it comes to respiratory illnesses. She is asking that residents partake in measures that have been proven to prevent severe illness ... more
Hochul signs two-year cryptomining moratorium: What does that mean?
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a first-in-the-nation cryptomining moratorium. It comes less than two weeks after the collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that saw a high-profile demise. The moratorium puts a two-year pause on ... more
Expansion to wrongful death laws heading to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk
A measure to expand on the wrongful death statute is currently on its way to Governor Kathy Hochul's desk to be signed. The new measure would let someone file a claim regarding wrongful death on ... more
$5 million made available through program for veterans
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $5 million dollars has been made available through a new program to support veterans. The program is called the Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program. Nonprofit veterans' organizations can now apply for ... more
Calls for New York Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs to resign
While residents of New York are calling on the Democratic Party Chairman to resign, Governor Kathy Hochul still supports him. Hochul won the election for New York State Governor, but it was a close race ... more
8 laws signed by Governor Kathy Hochul to benefit veterans
Eight bills were signed into law on Thursday by Governor Kathy Hochul in honor of Veterans Day. These laws will help provide more support to veterans and their families. While each law supports a different ... more
New York showed smaller margin of votes between Democrat and Republican candidates
Governor Kathy Hochul won the race for Governor of New York by more than 320,000 votes last week. Despite this, every county saw more Republican votes compared to 2020. According to Times Union, the number ... more
