Last summer, for about a three week period on New York's south shore beaches, ocean swimmers were on shark alert. Six victims were bitten during that time period in rather shallow water, on the white sands of Long Island. This year, New York's Governor Kathy Hochul says that the state parks are ready to take on the monsters of the deep.
Those who purchase diapers for infants or the elderly will feel a bit of relief at the register as New York wipes away all state and local taxes on diapers.
In an effort to deal with a shortage of lifeguards in New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced lifeguards who work for the state will receive a pay raise.