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Recent Press Releases from 67 agencies

1. DEC TO HOLD VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT AIR QUALITY ENFORCEMENT AT GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO., NIAGARA FALLS Published 01/17/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced it is holding a virtual public information ...
2. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY JANUARY 23, 2025 AGENDA Published 01/17/2025 ALBANY, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., on Thursday, Jan ...
3. DEC FOREST RANGERS AND ENCON POLICE RESCUE MOOSE TRAPPED IN ICE IN HAMILTON COUNTY Published 01/17/2025 All New Yorkers Encouraged to Practice Ice Safety  ...
4. — MEDIA ADVISORY — Published 01/17/2025 The next meeting of the New York State Procurement Council has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, at 11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 6, North Concourse, Empire St ...
5. “DEC DOES WHAT?!” PODCAST EPISODE 19 NOW AVAILABLE: SPILLS, SPILLS, SPILLS Published 01/17/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of “DEC Do ...
6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 01/17/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapter ...
7. DEC ANNOUNCES CAMP SANTANONI WINTER WEEKENDS Published 01/16/2025 Winter Weekends: Jan. 18-20, Feb. 15-17, and March 15-16 br / ...
8. Statement from Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette M. Moy on Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State Proposals Published 01/15/2025 “In her State of the State address, Governor Hochul laid out an ambitious set of goals for the upcoming year, and the Office of General Services is ready, willing, and eager to join the Gover ...
9. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 01/15/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search an ...
10. Virtual Public Statement Hearing Set Regarding Chautauqua County Solar Array Published 01/14/2025 Virtual Procedural Conference Immediately Following Public Statement Hearing stron ...
11. DEC’S ANNUAL TREE AND SHRUB SEEDLING SALE IS NOW OPEN Published 01/13/2025 Free Seedlings for Youth Education Available through School Seedling Program spa ...
12. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES ART RECEPTIONS FEATURING WORKS FROM INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS Published 01/10/2025 The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that a public exhibition of artwork produced by individuals recove ...
13. GOVERNOR HOCHUL PROCLAIMS JANUARY AS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH, HELPING TO RAISE AWARENESS AND HIGHLIGHTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS Published 01/10/2025 January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day  p style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;" ...
14. DEC ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23, 2025 Published 01/09/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced that online registration for the 2025 ...
15. DEC ANNOUNCES LATE-SEASON PHEASANT RELEASES FOR REGION 8 COUNTIES Published 01/08/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced new late-seas ...
16. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 01/08/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search an ...
17. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, JAN. 21 Published 01/08/2025 What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation' ...
18. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS CENTRAL NEW YORK Published 01/08/2025 Meets with Local Leaders in Syracuse to Discuss 2024 Accomplishments, 2025 Priorities and Governor Hochul& ...
19. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS CENTRAL NEW YORK Published 01/07/2025 Meets with Local Leaders in Syracuse to Discuss 2024 Accomplishments, 2025 Priorities and Governor Hochul& ...
20. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS THE FINGER LAKES Published 01/07/2025 Meets with Local Leaders in Perry and Medina to Discuss 2024 Accomplishments, 2025 Priorities ...
21. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY VISITS THE FINGER LAKES Published 01/06/2025 Meets with Local Leaders in Perry and Medina to Discuss 2024 Accomplishments, 2025 Priorities ...
22. DEC AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ANNOUNCE 768-ACRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY IN THE BLACK RIVER VALLEY Published 01/06/2025 Source Water Protection Initiatives Bolster State’s Record Investments in Water Quality and Contribu ...
23. DEC LIFTS DROUGHT WATCH STATEWIDE, RETURN TO NORMAL STATUS IN ALL 62 COUNTIES Published 01/03/2025 New Yorkers Encouraged to be Vigilant span style="font-size: ...
24. NEW YORK STATE’S 2025 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FINE ARTS AND ESSAY EXHIBITION FEATURES THE WORK OF 2,208 YOUNG ARTISTS AND WRITERS Published 01/03/2025 Exhibit Can be Viewed Online a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.prote ...
25. OPRHP Welcomes 29 New Graduates from the New York State Park Police Academy Published 01/03/2025 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today welcomed 29 new graduates to the New York State Park Police ranks. After six months of intense training ...
26. OPRHP Welcomes 29 New Graduates from the New York State Park Police Academy Published 01/03/2025 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today welcomed 29 new graduates to the New York State Park Police ranks. After six months of intense training ...
27. DEC ANNOUNCES 2025 EXAM DATES FOR LICENSED GUIDE PROGRAM, FALCONRY LICENSE, WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR LICENSE, AND LEASHED TRACKING DOG LICENSE Published 01/03/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the upcoming dates of examinations for individuals seeking select Special Licenses. To provide enhanced access, DEC ...
28. ***Media Advisory*** Published 01/03/2025 Who:  NYS Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons and Chief Michael Daddona welcome 29 new academy graduates What:  For the first time, the O ...
29. "DEC DOES WHAT?!" PODCAST EPISODE 18 NOW AVAILABLE: DON’T BE SALTY NEW YORK! Published 01/02/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of “DEC Does What?!”, the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC expe ...
30. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 01/02/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York Stat ...
31. ***Media Advisory*** Published 01/02/2025 Who:  NYS Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons and Chief Michael Daddona welcome 29 new academy graduates What:  For the first time, the O ...
32. DEC FINALIZES REGULATIONS TO PROTECT FRESHWATER WETLANDS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE Published 12/31/2024 New Regulations will Protect an Estimated One Million Additional Acres of Wetland Habitat and Implement Changes to Freshwate ...
33. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 12/31/2024 span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family ...
34. Last Week’s Mega Millions Jackpot Generated $55.8 Million for NY Schools and Lottery Retailers Published 12/30/2024 Even though last week’s Mega Millions jackpot was won elsewhere, New York State’s public schools and Lottery retailers won big with ticket sales and commissions totaling $55.8 million d ...
35. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES AWARDS FOR 13 CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS Published 12/27/2024 The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced $3.5 million in conditional start-up funding to establish 13 new Certified Community Be ...
36. NY DEPARTMENT OF STATE AWARDS NEARLY $20 MILLION TO 56 COMMUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS THROUGH ROUND XIV OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INITIATIVE Published 12/26/2024 Funding Through Key Department of State Programs Will Help Redevelop Former Br ...
37. 35 COMPANIES RECEIVE NEW YORK STATE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS CERTIFICATION Published 12/26/2024 Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the following 35 businesses were recently certified by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Division of ...
38. New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry Surpasses 200 Businesses Published 12/26/2024 The New York St ...
39. CONSUMER ALERT: NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION PROVIDES TIPS TO HELP CONSUMERS NAVIGATE RETURN AND REFUND POLICIES Published 12/24/2024 Shoppers Should Be Aware of Laws Protecting Consumers So They Can Make Informed Decisions in the Final Hou ...
40. CONSUMER ALERT: NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION PROVIDES TIPS TO HELP CONSUMERS NAVIGATE RETURN AND REFUND POLICIES Published 12/24/2024 Shoppers Should Be Aware of Laws Protecting Consumers So They Can Make Informed Decisions in the Final Hou ...
41. DEC ANNOUNCES ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS TO REDUCE HARMFUL CLIMATE POLLUTANTS Published 12/23/2024 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced actions to supp ...
42. DEC ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $16 MILLION IN CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES GRANT AWARDS Published 12/23/2024 e ...
43. CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Urges Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission to Recall a Toy Known as the MAXX Action Helicopter Published 12/23/2024 Warns Holiday Shoppers About Health Hazards Associated with Lead Paint ...
44. OPRHP Awards $28 Million Through the Environmental Protection Fund from Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Published 12/23/2024 The New York State Office of Pa ...
45. DEC ANNOUNCES GRADUATION OF 26 NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICERS Published 12/20/2024 Photos Here /stro ...
46. DEC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMBIENT WATER QUALITY GUIDANCE VALUES FOR PHOSPHORUS Published 12/20/2024 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar t ...
47. National Fuel Gas Rate Case Summary Published 12/20/2024 Public Service Law Section 66(12)(l) requires the Public Service Commission (PSC) to publish certain information after a major electric or gas utility rate change order is issued./p ...
48. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF THE BATAVIA HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS AS PART OF THE CITY’S DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE Published 12/20/2024 New State-of-the-Art Facility Will Provide Comprehensive Medical Care and Wellness Programs for Community ...
49. DEC ANNOUNCES CONTINUED TEMPORARY CLOSURE AT GREAT BAEHRE SWAMP WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Published 12/20/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the continued temporary closure of the boar ...
50. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF DANIEL’S LAW TASK FORCE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that the a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook ...
51. DEC REGION 8 PARTICIPATES IN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ WITH LOCAL HIKING OPPORTUNITIES Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 8, in collaboration with partner organizati ...
52. DEC REGION 4 PARTICIPATES IN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ WITH LOCAL HIKING OPPORTUNITIES Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 4, in collaboration with partner organizati ...
53. “DEC DOES WHAT?!” PODCAST EPISODE 17 NOW AVAILABLE: THE GREATEST OF LAKES Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of “DEC Do ...
54. PSC Advances 5 Major Renewable Energy Projects Published 12/19/2024 Commission Approves Filings for Solar, Wind and Clean Transmission Facilities Totaling More than 2,000 Megawatts  / ...
55. National Grid Agrees to $1 Million Settlement to Resolve Regulatory Violations in Natural Gas Explosion Case Published 12/19/2024  PSC Accepts Terms of Settlement Regarding 2023 Gas Incident  &nb ...
56. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON 70-UNIT AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN ROCHESTER Published 12/19/2024 True North Apartments Includes 35 Units with Supportive Services for Formerly Homel ...
57. PSC Approves Utility Climate Change Resilience Plans Published 12/19/2024 New York’s Utility Regulator Approves Plans to Make Utility Infrastructure More Resilient to Climate Change Impacts   ...
58. PSC Adopts Terms of $42 Million Settlement with Downstate Gas Companies Published 12/19/2024 Decision Resolves Concerns Against National Grid Related to Federal Criminal Case p style="text-align: cen ...
59. DEC REGION 9 HOSTS ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 9, in collaboration with partner organizati ...
60. DEC REGION 6 AND WINONA FOREST RECREATION ASSOCIATION PARTNER FOR FIRST DAY HIKE Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 6, in collaboration with the span s ...
61. PSC Cuts NFG Utility Rate Increase Request Published 12/19/2024  Approved Rates Less than Half What NFG Originally Requested ...
62. DEC REGION 5 PARTICIPATES IN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ WITH LOCAL HIKE OPPORTUNITIES Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 5, in collaboration with partner organizati ...
63. DEC REGION 3 PARTICIPATES IN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ WITH LOCAL HIKING OPPORTUNITIES Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 3, in collaboration with the Stony Kill Fou ...
64. DEC REGION 2 PARTICIPATES IN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ WITH LOCAL HIKING OPPORTUNITIES Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 2, in collaboration with the Protect ...
65. DEC REGION 1 PARTICIPATES IN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ WITH EVENT AT RIDGE CONSERVATION AREA Published 12/19/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 1 is hosting a First D ...
66. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL DECEMBER 19, 2024 AGENDA Published 12/18/2024 NEW YORK – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., on Thursday, Decem ...
67. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 12/18/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapter ...
68. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE RELEASES $3.5 MILLION STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LONG ISLAND’S SOUTH SHORE ESTUARY RESERVE Published 12/18/2024 Local Government Grants and Technical Assistance Programs Will Improve Water Quality, Shoreline Resiliency ...
69. DEC ENCOURAGES ANGLERS TO SAFELY ENJOY ICE FISHING THIS SEASON Published 12/18/2024 With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Cons ...
70. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 12/17/2024 span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #262 ...
71. NYS Gaming Commission Names Members of Racehorse Aftercare Funding Advisory Committee Published 12/17/2024 New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer today announced the members of an advisory board to assist directing contributions from New York’s Thoroughbred and Standardbred bre ...
72. With Virtual Platform, New York State Office for the Aging and GetSetUp Offer ‘Winter Wellness’ Initiative to Empower Older Adults Published 12/17/2024 Online community helps older New Yorkers stay connected, active, and empowered dur ...
73. NYS OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSIONER JEANETTE MOY ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF RENEWABLE DIESEL ON STATE CONTRACT Published 12/17/2024 Renewable Diesel Available on State Contract in 26 Counties Through August 2026 NYS Office of General Services (OGS) C ...
74. CONSUMER ALERT: Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Issues Warning and Tips to Help Prevent Package Thefts During the Holiday Season Published 12/17/2024 Online Purchases and P ...
75. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY DECEMBER 19, 2024 AGENDA Published 12/13/2024 NEW YORK – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A.M., on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The session will ...
76. DEC ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND AMBASSADORS TO SIGN UP FOR 2025 CAMPING SEASON Published 12/13/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the opening of the 2025 app ...
77. DEC REGION 5 INVITES PUBLIC TO ANNUAL CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY AT RAY BROOK HEADQUARTERS Published 12/13/2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 5 today invited the public to attend the annual Childr ...
78. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF STATEWIDE MENTAL WELLNESS CAMPAIGN Published 12/13/2024 The New York State Office of Mental Health announced today the launch of ‘Be Well,’ a statewide public awa ...
79. MEDIA ADVISORY: CHILD POVERTY REDUCTION ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET DECEMBER 18 Published 12/13/2024 An open meeting of the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Meeting Room 1 of the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 ...
80. DEC ANNOUNCES $15 MILLION IN NEW GRANT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY REFORESTATION Published 12/12/2024 Grants to Public Entities for Reforestation in Urban Areas Complement Recently ...