#new-york-state

#new-york-state

In 2021, New York state finally voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Under the law, the first 150 licenses granted by the state would be issued to 'justice-involved' people who had previously been convicted for marijuana offenses.

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.

"This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and 'can-do' spirit of the professional staff on the NYS Department of Transportation's team," Commissioner Dominguez said. "From bridge strikes in the capital region to catastrophic flooding in the Adirondacks, our team members work tirelessly to restore traffic and critical infrastructure-safely and quickly-with modern and resilient structures along these vital corridors within New York State."

The so-called pork-barrel grants are not awarded on a competitive or transparent basis, and most get disbursed outside the normal budget process, meaning state lawmakers never vote on the individual recipients.

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'

"I think this is a worthwhile investment in the future so that we are protecting the workforce and people can live with the dignity they deserve" when they retire, said state Sen. Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat.

Hudson Valley families are being suffocated with rising energy costs, because of Governor Hochul's failed and disastrous energy policies. It is time to reverse course. I'm calling for Indian Point to be rebuilt and reopened.

Jewish community sees eye-to-eye on, especially these days. So when over a thousand members of the community from all denominations and across the state get behind a single issue, it's no small deal. The issue at hand? Governor Hochul's abdication of leadership when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. It's pretty simple. The Governor, previously a keen champion for climate action, is quietly (and sometimes, not so quietly) walking back previous commitments and refusing to take on new ones.

Almost 90% of the state's school districts recorded enrollment declines from 2013-14 to 2023-24, as total K-12 enrollment dropped from roughly 3.1 million to 2.8 million students, according to the latest Topics in Demography (TiDbit) research brief released by the Cornell Program on Applied Demographics , part of the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. The decade also saw shifts in how New York youth are being educated, reflecting growth in school choice and impacts from the pandemic, researchers said.

The number of New Yorkers with disabilities in the workforce has climbed in recent years - but they're still far less likely to be employed than those without a disability. That's one of five big takeaways from a new report by the New York State Comptroller's Office that tracks employment patterns among people with disabilities from 2019 to 2024. The findings highlight both progress and persistent inequality. Between 2019 and 2024, the number of people with disabilities in New York's labor force jumped more than 40% - outpacing the national increase of 31%. The labor force participation rate (which includes both workers and job seekers) also rose, up 4.6 percentage points in New York. Still, at just 28.8%, the state's 2024 participation rate remained well below the national average of 32.3%.

Compared with nearby states, New York is among the most affordable. New Jersey homeowners with a mortgage also average $1,000-$1,499, with similar patterns. Pennsylvania mortgage holders fall into the same category, while non-mortgaged homeowners average slightly less at $800-$999. Connecticut and Massachusetts, however, are more expensive, with mortgaged owners paying $1,500-$1,999. Rhode Island also trends higher. This positions New York as one of the more affordable large states in the Northeast.

Albany, NY - Twenty Powerball players across New York State each won $50,000 in Saturday's drawing, as third-tier winning tickets were sold from Brooklyn to the Adirondacks, marking one of the broadest Powerball prize spreads in recent weeks. The September 6 drawing delivered $1 million in total third-tier payouts to players who matched four white balls and the red Powerball - a combination that earns the $50,000 prize.

Multiple people were killed after a tour bush crashed in New York state on Friday, officials said.

The state's troubled Office of Cannabis Management said it ordered more than 100 pot shops to shut down or relocate after it misinterpreted a law saying how far away from schools they must be.

If we don't fight for our democracy, we're doomed to lose it. That's how high the stakes are right now.

"Protecting the public is government's most important responsibility, but attacks on critical infrastructure put essential services and the people who rely on them at risk."

Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, aiming to reduce shootings while securing federal support for gun safety.

New York State has announced a major statewide crackdown on Medicaid transportation fraud, recovering over $13 million from 25 companies accused of defrauding the Medicaid system.

The school goes above and beyond to do what they can for families; some parents see the situation as an opportunity for their children to improve their exam scores.

"Entrenched systems of power, both politically and economically, now dictate how public goods, public dollars fund our public goods. I call that trickle-down-economics, lite."

Thanks to a new law pushed by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New Yorkers are seeing faster returns for some lost, unclaimed or forgotten money.

New Yorkers deserve to control our own traffic patterns, keep gridlock off our streets and protect our clean air. Congestion pricing is the right solution to get us there.

In New York, delays or denials in discovery have historically contributed to wrongful convictions and prolonged pretrial detention, hindering fair trials for defendants.

From May 1 to June 13, the initiative leverages a statewide network of business advisory centers to provide free, comprehensive support to MWBE applicants.

The guards carried Robert Brooks into the infirmary face down, holding him by his cuffed hands and ankles. Once inside, officers beat and choked him while nurses lingered in the hall.

When I was applying at colleges after high school, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in Communications and Broadcasting. Thankfully, I accomplished this and I'm thankful for all of the great options within New York state.