08/17/2025
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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 State Governor Hochul’s $52.1 Million Investment in Transportation for Older Citizens : Key Business Considerations and Political Perspectives

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On October 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial investment of $52.1 million aimed at enhancing transportation services for older citizens and individuals with disabilities throughout New York State. This funding, administered by the New York State Department of Transportation under the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Program, supports 133 initiatives designed to improve…

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Gov. Hochul Rejects Louisiana Extradition Request, Strengthens New York’s Reproductive Rights Protections

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Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York’s commitment to reproductive rights, rejecting Louisiana’s request to extradite a New York-based doctor accused under its restrictive abortion laws. Hochul emphasized New York’s shield laws, which protect healthcare providers from out-of-state legal actions, and issued a law enforcement directive prohibiting cooperation with certain warrants. The move solidifies New York’s…

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New York Deploys 221 State and Local Workers to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 221 New York State and local government employees have been deployed to assist recovery efforts in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia following Hurricane Helene. The teams, comprising National Guard members and personnel from seven state agencies and three municipalities, are providing essential operational support, including the transportation of 89…

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Mayor Adams Addresses Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak, Substance Abuse Plan, and NYC Safety Concerns

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In a live 1010 WINS interview, Mayor Eric Adams reassured New Yorkers that Harlem Hospital is safe following the Legionnaires’ outbreak, confirming immediate disinfection of the affected cooling tower. He outlined his controversial new plan to allow medical professionals, with court approval, to mandate treatment for individuals severely impaired by substance abuse, emphasizing public safety…

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