Milestone Highlights the Success and Flexibility of New York’s Farmland Protection Program More than 107,000 Acres of Farmland on Nearly 370 Farms Protected from Future Development Executive Budget Proposes Additional $21 Million for Next Round of the Program Press release During Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State has …
PRESS RELEASE New York State police today announced that they will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving during an enforcement and prevention campaign on April 20. The State Police reminds motorists that driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including cannabis, is not only dangerous, it is …
Press release ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Maurice Sheftall, 24, of Brooklyn, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to fraud and related activity in connection with computers. Judge Siragusa then sentenced Sheftall to serve three years’ probation and pay restitution totaling $41,441. …
Press release The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway starting this weekend. This special traffic enforcement detail, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), begins on Friday, March 17, 2023, and runs …
New York Maple Syrup Production Reached A Record High 845,000 Gallons in 2022; Ranks Second in the Nation New Yorkers Encouraged to Support Local Producers by Participating in Maple Weekends, March 18-19 and 25-26, with Special Promotions Throughout March Press release Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to support …
PRESS RELEASE The State Police today announced that they will step up speed enforcement efforts along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20 on March 14, 2023. The one-day corridor project, which is targeted at reducing speed related crashes on non-interstate highways was created by the Iowa State Patrol. New …
Press Release New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on January 12 delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 191st New York State Agricultural Society Annual Forum. The Forum, which is traditionally the oldest and largest meeting of its kind in the State, took place at the OnCenter in …
Program will Jump-Start New York’s Shovel-Readiness and Increase the State’s Attractiveness to Large Employers Informational Webinar for Potential Applicants to be Held on December 15 Application Portal Opens December 15 Press release Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the new up-to-$200 million Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts grant program to attract and expand key growth …
Press release Nearly 20 PESH Citations Spanning Two Central New York Correctional Facilities Issued NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Directed to Enhance Safety Precautions in Facility Package Rooms Findings Support State-Implemented Secure Vendor and Mail Photocopying Programs to Decrease Staff Exposure to Dangerous Drugs Albany, NY – The New …
State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Cooperative Extension to Host Joint HPAI Webinar, Register Here Press release State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today reminded New York poultry farmers to continue practicing biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of avian influenza, particularly during the …