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NY News Maple Month 2026

New York Kicks Off Maple Month: Two Maple Weekends in March and a Statewide Push for “Local Liquid Gold”

Governor Kathy Hochul launched New York’s Maple Month, urging residents to support local sugar makers by visiting Maple Weekends on March 21–22 and March 28–29, when farms across the state open their doors for tours, tastings, and demonstrations of how sap becomes syrup. New York ranks second nationally in maple production and produced 829,000 gallons…

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New York. Gov. Hochul Orders Statewide Security Boost After U.S. Iran Strikes

Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York is ramping up security statewide after overnight U.S. military operations in Iran, directing State Police to increase patrols at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites and to coordinate closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement. With Purim approaching (begins the evening of March 2, 2026), State Police are also…

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$10M for School-Based Dental Care: New York Expands Clinics in Underserved Communities

New York State will invest $10 million to expand dental services at 33 school-based health centers over five years, aiming to improve children’s oral-health outcomes—especially in low-income and high-risk communities. The funding supports on-site, mobile, and portable school dental programs that provide preventive and restorative care such as screenings, sealants, and treatments, while covering staffing,…

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