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1. Inspector General Lucy Lang to Deliver Inaugural Lecture on Government Ethics at Albany Law School Published 11/03/2025 Albany, NY — New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang will deliver the inaugural Mark Glaser ’76 Lecture on Government Ethics at Alb ...
2. MEDIA ADVISORY: HEAP BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET NOVEMBER 6 Published 11/03/2025 An open meeting of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Block Grant Advisory Council will be held online using WebEx software on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. The NYS HEAP Bloc ...
3. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR REGENERATION CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER IN CITY OF HUDSON Published 11/01/2025 Project Awarded $7.1 Million in Grant Funding from New York State  span ...
4. New York State Council on the Arts Holds Council Meeting on November 5, 2025 Published 10/31/2025 New York State Council on the Arts Holds Council Meeting on November 5, 2025   p ...
5. DEC AND LAND TRUST PARTNERS ANNOUNCE PROTECTION OF MORE THAN 1,200 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE Published 10/31/2025 Source Water Protection Initiatives Bolster State’s Record Investments in Water Quality and Contribu ...
6. DEC ANNOUNCES 21ST ANNUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT POSTER CONTEST THEME: “WATER CONNECTS US ALL” Published 10/31/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) to ...
7. NYS Workers' Compensation Board Chair Freida D. Foster Announces NYS Paid Family Leave Updates for 2026 Published 10/30/2025 Free resources available for employers, including upcoming webinars p style="text-align: lef ...
8. NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FIRST YOUNG ADULT RESIDENTIAL ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM ON LONG ISLAND Published 10/30/2025 First of its Kind on Long Island and Second in New York State p style="text-align: center;" align="cente ...
9. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO HUNT SAFELY THIS SEASON Published 10/30/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today reminded New Yorkers to hunt safely this season and ...
10. DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SECOND PHASE THERMAL TREATMENT TO ADDRESS CONTAMINATION AT FORMER GRUMMAN SETTLING PONDS Published 10/30/2025 Progress Continues on protecting Drinking Water from Larger Navy-Grumman Plume with More than 276,000 Poun ...
11. DEC RELEASES FINAL LONG ISLAND WATERSHED ACTION AGENDA Published 10/30/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the release of the finalized span s ...
12. Five NYS Correction Officers Arrested for Fraudulent Schemes to Obtain Unearned Sick Leave & Workers’ Compensation Benefits Published 10/29/2025 Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji, New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced the arrests of five current a ...
13. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, THURS. OCT. 30 Published 10/30/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Town of Oyster Bay, and other community leaders wil ...
14. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURS. OCT. 30 Published 10/29/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Town of Oyster Bay, and other community leaders wil ...
15. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 4 Published 10/29/2025 What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group span style="color: #4678 ...
16. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 10/29/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incid ...
17. New York State Parks Announces 15 Campground and Day-Use Improvement Projects Through the Enhanced Visitor Experience Program Published 10/28/2025 $/ ...
18. CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds Domestic Violence Survivors & Advocates of Consumer Protections Available in New York State Published 10/28/2025 October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month p style="text-al ...
19. New York Lottery Announces 5,505 Winning Tickets Sold for the Million Dollar Raffle as part of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial Celebration Published 10/27/2025 The New York Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle drawing on October 26, 2025 resulted in 5,505 winning tickets sold across New York State, including 45 top tier winners. Players are urged to chec ...
20. DEC ENCOURAGES NEW YORKERS TO HELP PROTECT BATS DURING 'BAT WEEK' Published 10/24/2025 Celebrate Bat Week from Oct. 24-31; Video Interview with DEC Biologist Available a href="https://ext ...
21. Inspector General Identifies Threat Posed by Bots to Public Tee Time Access at Bethpage Black and Recommends Reforms to Safeguard Access To “The People’s Country Club” Published 10/24/2025 BETHPAGE, NY — To mark today’s reopening of the online reservation system for the crown jewel of New York State’s public golf courses, Bethpage Black, following its prior closure for ...
22. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BREAKS GROUND ON $8.3M PRINCIPLE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN NORWICH Published 10/23/2025 Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project Addresses Need for More Hotel Options in Chenango County strong ...
23. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN SOUTHERN TIER Published 10/23/2025 Breaks Ground on Major Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project in Norwich  /s ...
24. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE ON PATROL Published 10/22/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapter ...
25. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN SOUTHERN TIER Published 10/22/2025 Breaks Ground on Major Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project in Norwich  /s ...
26. Revised RAPID Act Regulations Designed to Speed Development of Renewable Energy Projects Released for Public Comment Published 10/22/2025  Newly Proposed Transmission Regulations Slash Permitting Time by Up to 50 Percent div style="text-alig ...
27. NYS Inspector General Announces Sentencing in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Conspiracy Published 10/22/2025 ALBANY, NY — New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the sentencing of Jodi Drygula, of Amsterdam, NY, and Anthony Camou, of Las Vegas, NV, for their roles in a ...
28. NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ANNOUNCES $55,000 FINE AND POLICY CHANGES IN NATIONAL ORIGIN HOUSING DISCRIMINATION CASE Published 10/22/2025 Division of Human ...
29. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING FOR $2.5M SHEPARD PARK AMPHITHEATER UPGRADES IN LAKE GEORGE Published 10/22/2025  Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Upgrades will Make Lake George Regi ...
30. DEC ANNOUNCES LAND ACQUISITION TO PRESERVE MORE THAN 3,300 ACRES IN HERKIMER COUNTY Published 10/22/2025 Advances New York’s ‘30 x 30’ Open Space Protection Goals and Helps Connect New Yorkers ...
31. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN LAKE GEORGE Published 10/22/2025 Breaks Ground on Major Improvements of Popular Shepard Park  p class="x_x_MsoNo ...
32. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 10/21/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incid ...
33. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN LAKE GEORGE Published 10/21/2025 Breaks Ground on Major Improvements of Popular Shepard Park  p class="x_x_MsoNo ...
34. Syracuse Lottery Player Claims $17,000,000 New York LOTTO Jackpot Prize Published 10/21/2025 Larry Hartig of Syracuse has claimed the $17,000,000 New York LOTTO jackpot drawn on July 23 after matching the first six numbers drawn. /sp ...
35. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES CORTLAND COUNTY TO RECEIVE OVER $834,000 MILLION IN STATE MATCHING FUNDS Published 10/20/2025 Funding Provided Through County-Wide Shared Services Initiative /spa ...
36. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES CORTLAND COUNTY TO RECEIVE OVER $834,000 MILLION IN STATE MATCHING FUNDS ? Published 10/20/2025 Funding Provided Through County-Wide Shared Services Initiative /spa ...
37. NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES START OF CONSTRUCTION ON 20 UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN ERIE COUNTY Published 10/17/2025 Thankful Gardens Involves the Construction of Two Buildings and Rehabilitation of an Existing Two-Unit House in the City of Buffalo/e ...
38. Inspector General and State Partners Team Up for New York’s 25 Million Trees Initiative Published 10/17/2025 img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://ig.ny.gov/sites/g/files/oee571/files/styles/wysiwyg/public/media/2025/10/group-photo-at-state-police.png?ito ...
39. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN OLEAN Published 10/17/2025 Ribbon Cutting on FINAL Downtown Revitalization Initiative project and tours several other DRI projects/span ...
40. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN OLEAN Published 10/16/2025 Ribbon Cutting on FINAL Downtown Revitalization Initiative project and tours several other DRI projects/span ...
41. DEC REQUESTS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN NEW YORK STATE Published 10/16/2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today requested the public’s ongoing assistanc ...
42. PSC Approves $412.3 Million Budget for Innovation & Research Portfolio Published 10/16/2025 Commission Emphasizes Efficient Use of Ratepayer Funds, Transparency and Accountability Towards Developing Innovat ...
43. NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND CITY OF ROCHESTER BREAK GROUND ON $4 MILLION ROC CITY SKATE PARK ON THE GENESEE RIVER IN ROCHESTER Published 10/16/2025 Phase Two of Skate Park Expansion Strengthens Connection Between Waterfront and Downtown Project Supports the “ROC ...
44. DEC FINALIZES HISTORIC WATERBODY RECLASSIFICATIONS TO ACHIEVE 'SWIMMABLE AND FISHABLE' GOALS FOR NEW YORK CITY WATERS Published 10/16/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the adoption of wate ...
45. Utilities Prepared to Meet Consumer Demand for Electricity and Natural Gas During Winter Published 10/16/2025 PSC Will Closely Monitor Natural Gas Supply Throughout the Winter Heating Seasonspan styl ...
46. DEC FINALIZES HISTORIC WATERBODY RECLASSIFICATIONS TO ACHIEVE 'SWIMMABLE AND FISHABLE' GOALS FOR NEW YORK CITY WATERS Published 10/16/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the adoption of wate ...
47. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN ROCHESTER Published 10/16/2025 Breaks Ground on Expansion of Popular Skatepark   s ...
48. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL OCTOBER 16, 2025 AGENDA Published 10/15/2025 NEW YORK – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular sess ...
49. *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE WALTER T. MOSLEY MAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT IN ROCHESTER Published 10/15/2025 Breaks Ground on Expansion of Popular Skatepark   s ...
50. NYS OASAS AWARDS MORE THAN $9.6 MILLION IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDING TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE AND SUPPORTS FOR NEW YORKERS IMPACTED BY ADDICTION Published 10/15/2025 More than $5.4 Million to Connect High-Need Individuals to Range of Addiction Services e ...
51. DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Published 10/15/2025 DEC FOREST RANGERS – WEEK IN REVIEW Recent Statewide Forest Range ...
52. DEC ANNOUNCES FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND CHARGING STATIONS FOR MUNICIPALITIES Published 10/15/2025 Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Grant and ZEV Rebate Programs Advance Transition to Electric Transportation and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Em ...
53. In-Person Public Statement Hearings Set Regarding Revised Climate Vulnerability and Resiliency Plans Published 10/15/2025 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold in-person public statement hearings on Wednesday, October 22 and Thur ...
54. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, WED. OCT. 15 Published 10/15/2025 Hands-on Field Day Connects Students with River and New York Harbor /p ...
55. DEC AND PARTNERS TO HOST MORE THAN 5,000 STUDENT SCIENTISTS AT 23RD ANNUAL "DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE HUDSON AND HARBOR" Published 10/14/2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that on Wednesday, Oct. 15, shorefronts a ...
56. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WED. OCT. 15 Published 10/14/2025 Hands-on Field Day Connects Students with River and New York Harbor /p ...
57. New York State Parks Welcomes New Interpreter of Native American History Published 10/14/2025 The span style="margin: ...
58. As Medicare Open Enrollment Approaches, NYSOFA Reminds Older Adults That Free NYS Medicare Counseling Is Available Published 10/14/2025 The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers that free and objective counseling is available to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate ...
59. ICYMI: Inspector General Lang's Op-Ed in Empire Report: To Stop The Backdoor Budget Attack on CIGIE, The Public Needs to Rally in Support of Independent Oversight Published 10/13/2025 Today, a href="https://empirereportnewyork.com/to-stop-the-backdoor-budget-attack-on-cigie-th ...
60. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY OCTOBER 16, 2025 AGENDA Published 10/10/2025 NEW YORK – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session b ...