Counties to get emergency communications grants
Local counties will get state funding to improve their emergency communications. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced that $55 million would be awarded to 57 counties and New York City to bolster ...
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Governor defends keeping Marcy prison open despite calls to close facility after inmate’s death
In an exclusive interview with NewsChannel 9, Governor Kathy Hochul countered calls to shut down the Marcy Correctional Facility with reasons it should stay open.
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NY Unveils Media Literacy Toolkit For Schools To Combat 'Scourge' Of Misinformation
New York is joining the fight against fake news.Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the state’s first “Media Literacy” toolkit to help ...
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Governor stands by budget’s funding amount for Upstate Hospital’s emergency room expansion
In an exclusive interview with NewsChannel 9, Governor Kathy Hochul didn’t offer any wiggle room in the amount of money her newly released state budget ...
Hochul leaves door open for more money for new ER at Syracuse’s Upstate University Hospital
Gov. Kathy Hochul today called the $200 million she put toward Upstate University Hospital in her proposed budget a “very ...
Gov. Hochul announces $55 million to boost emergency communications across New York State
Albany, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced the allocation of $55 million to enhance emergency communications systems across New York State.
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NYC schools could lose nearly $350 million under Hochul’s funding proposal, chancellor says
Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is concerned about the governor’s school funding plan. She also asked Albany for more ...
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NY attorney general sues Trump administration as state gets locked out of Medicaid
Attorney General Letitia James said the state had been barred from receiving Medicaid reimbursements — before a federal judge ...
Agents arrest man reportedly seen on viral video entering Colorado apartment with gang members
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined federal agents in New York City on Tuesday to announce the arrests of ...
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No school Wednesday? Here’s why public schools are off across New York State
Parents across New York might wonder why their kids don’t have school on Wednesday, Jan. 28, well, the Lunar New Year is to ...
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rocks Maine; shaking felt in Boston
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported in York Harbor, Maine, on Monday morning, causing shaking throughout New England. The ...