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New York Gets Failing Grade for Tobacco Prevention Funding

A new national report finds New York has made progress protecting residents from secondhand smoke and raising tobacco taxes — but the state is falling short where it may matter most: funding programs that help people quit. The latest “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association gives New York an F for […]
New York Gets Failing Grade for Tobacco Prevention Funding

Local Immigration Advocates Say Hochul’s ICE Proposal Falls Short, Push for “New York for All” Act

New York Governor Kathy Hochul last Friday proposed legislation aimed at limiting local law enforcement’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Her proposal would ban counties and cities from entering into so-called 287(g) agreements, which allow local police to partner directly with federal immigration authorities. But immigration advocates say the governor’s plan doesn’t […]
Local Immigration Advocates Say Hochul’s ICE Proposal Falls Short, Push for “New York for All” Act

New York Expands Electricity Discount Program

Monticello, N.Y. — New York State has launched a new pilot program aimed at helping more residents afford their utility bills. In mid-January, the state announced the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program, or EEAP, expanding the existing Energy Affordability Program that offers monthly discounts on electric and gas service to qualifying households. “EEAP is a two-year […]
New York Expands Electricity Discount Program

NY on Verge of Joining National Redistricting Fight Following Court Ruling

New York is coming closer to joining the great redistricting wars of 2026 — but the blue state’s foray is still a long shot, experts said. Several states, including California and Texas, have already redrawn their maps in an arms race started by Republicans at President Donald Trump’s urging. New York lawmakers say a recent […]
NY on Verge of Joining National Redistricting Fight Following Court Ruling

Winter Storm: Sullivan County Manager Urges Residents to Prepare for Prolonged Disruption as State of Emergency Takes Effect

SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y. — Sullivan County officials are urging residents to prepare for what could be the most significant snowstorm of the season, with forecasts calling for heavy snowfall, dangerous cold and difficult travel beginning Sunday and lasting into Monday. County Manager Josh Potosek says Sullivan County is expected to be at the center of […]
Winter Storm: Sullivan County Manager Urges Residents to Prepare for Prolonged Disruption as State of Emergency Takes Effect

NY Advocates Eye a Chance to Limit Police Cooperation with ICE Statewide

Albany lawmakers said they have new momentum to pass long-proposed legislation that would restrict state and local police from helping with immigration enforcement as demonstrations take place in New York and nationwide after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. Advocates for the New York for All Act say the political climate […]
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