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New York $150 million heat pump program for homeowners and small residential buildings

$150 Million for Heat Pumps: New York Expands Program for Homeowners and Small Buildings

State funding aims to cut utility bills and accelerate transition to electric heating Governor Kathy Hochul announced up to $150 million in new funding to expand installation of energy-efficient heat pumps across New York State. The program focuses on small residential buildings and aims to reduce utility costs, cut emissions, and accelerate the transition to…

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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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Hochul: Amtrak to Restore Full Empire Service (NYC–Albany) by Early March — Metro-North to Albany Put on Hold

Governor Kathy Hochul says Amtrak will restore every suspended or combined Empire Service train between New York Penn Station and Albany–Rensselaer starting in early March—reversing proposed multi-year reductions tied to the East River Tunnel project. Nearly three million New Yorkers use the state-supported route each year, and Hochul argues riders shouldn’t “suffer disproportionately” during regional…

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