NYS/Hawley opposes proposed prison closures

Press release/provided photo Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) recently joined his colleagues in the Assembly to oppose Gov. Hochul’s proposed plan to close up to five New York state prisons within the next year. Yesterday, members of the Assembly Republican Conference held a press conference to discuss the dangers this initiative …

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NYS Dept. of Health & NYS Agriculture Dept. offer food safety tips for holiday feasts

Press release Proper Food Preparation & Storage Can Prevent Foodborne Illnesses From Ruining the Holiday Feast ALBANY, N.Y. (December 18, 2023) – With the holiday season in full swing, the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds everyone to keep safety …

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NYS/DEC launches redesigned and mobile-friendly website

Press release The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officially debuted a redesigned public website. The redesigned site offers a more responsive design and intuitive functionality, whether visitors are using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or handheld device. Features include streamlined navigation and new content presentation capabilities that allow DEC to …

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NYS/State Police to crack down on impaired and reckless driving over the Thanksgiving holiday

PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through Sunday, November 26, 2023. New York State Police Acting Superintendent Dominick …

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NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets along with the NYS Health Department urge consumers to heed FDA and CDC warning about lead in certain apple puree and applesauce products

Alerts Consumers to Not Buy, Eat, or Serve WanaBana, Schnucks, and/or Weis Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pouches FDA Investigation is Ongoing Press release The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and State Health Department today urged consumers to take notice of an ongoing investigation by the Food and Drug …

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NYS Police to crack down on impaired driving and underage drinking over Halloween weekend

PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police will be conducting impaired driving and underage drinking initiatives during the Halloween weekend. The traffic enforcement period runs from Friday, October 27, 2023, through Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. New York State Police Acting Superintendent …

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NYS/State Police issue more than 8,500 tickets during the Labor Day Weekend DWI Crackdown

Press Release The New York State Police issued 8,762 tickets and arrested 154 people for DWI during this year’s Labor Day weekend DWI enforcement period. The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Friday, September 1, 2023, and continued through the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 4, 2023. During the campaign, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the New York State Police increased patrols and conducted …

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NYS/State Ag Commissioner announces USDA disaster designation for NY to assist farms impacted by May Freeze event

Announces Additional Crop Loss Declaration, Lifting New York Ingredient Requirement and Allowing New York Farm Wineries to Temporarily Source Grapes or Juice from Outside of New York Freeze/Frost Event in May 2023 Significantly Impacted New York Growers Across the State Press release State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced …

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