New York State news

On the heels of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announcing his resignation on Tuesday, statements from a variety of local sources came forth, one of which came from 51st district NY Senator Peter Oberacker

A municipality must first develop a strategic plan that clearly demonstrates a vision for the revitalization of its downtown and provides a list of city projects that have the greatest potential to jumpstart revitalization for that downtown and realize the community's vision for the downtown.

Previous, pre-COVID New York State rules restricted restaurants from putting tables out on sidewalks and in the street for dining.

According to the Governor, New York State is ahead of other big states in the country when it comes to getting residents vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Certain contractors will provide technical assistance to municipalities working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change

The Otsego County Department of Health is partnering with select schools in the county to host COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinics for students 16 and older, parents, staff and community members.

The funds from the agreement with that firm reached by the Attorney General are meant to be used towards abating the effects of excessive opioid use by improving and expanding treatment and recovery services here in New York State

New York State is holding $1.3 billion in federal COVID-19 assistance from the second round of CARES Act relief assistance

Sales of legal marijuana could result in $350 million of tax revenue per year

The expansion of eligibility comes as New York State officials expect a major increase in its supply of the vaccine