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April 27, 2025
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New York State. Governor Hochul and District Attorney Katz Announce Landmark Criminal Charges in $2 Million Organized Retail Theft Bust Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

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Sprawling Criminal Operation Busted by Undercover State Police and Members of Governor’s Retail Theft Task Force — Allegedly Stole Nearly $2 Million in Retail Goods Governor Hochul Secured New Protections Against Organized Retail Theft That Were Signed Into Law With the FY25 Enacted Budget New Law Criminalizes Fostering the Sale of Stolen Goods — Charge…

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Statement NY State Governor Kathy Hochul Following U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reducing Operating Hours at Four Northern Border Crossings in New York State

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“I strongly oppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s decision to reduce operating hours at four crossings on New York’s border with Canada. While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border. “My Administration has already taken…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Releases November 2024 Financial Plan Update With new Investments in Public Safety, Affordability, and Quality of Life Made Possible Through Administration’s Ongoing Strong Fiscal Management

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– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the release of the November 2024 Financial Plan Update with investments that continue to make New York City safer, more affordable, and more livable for working-class New Yorkers. The update marks the beginning of a new budget cycle in which New York City continues to practice the strong…

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NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 13 2024

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SUBJECT: Oversight of budget measures related to developing needs in agriculture.PURPOSE: To examine measures in the State Fiscal Year 2024-25 enacted budget that addresscurrent and developing needs in agriculture with a specific focus on dairy andseafood, along with emerging crops and products.November 13, 202410:00 A.M.Hearing Room B, Legislative Office BuildingAlbany, New YorkORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION…

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NY Governor Announces Statewide Burn Ban In Effect Until November 30 Due to Increased Fire Risk. Video

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Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State and has deployed a multi-agency response to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. Aerial investigation shows the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire, which is in both New York and New Jersey,…

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Mayor Adams Signs Landmark “Safe Hotels Act” to Boost NYC Tourism and Worker Safety

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Mayor Eric Adams held a public hearing on the new “Safe Hotels Act” (Intro. 991), aimed at strengthening safety and hospitality standards in New York City’s booming hotel industry. With NYC’s tourism numbers expected to exceed last year’s 62 million visitors, Adams emphasized the critical role hotels play in maintaining the city’s global appeal and…

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