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Governor Hochul Announces Second Round of $50 Million New York County Infrastructure Grant Program to Boost Housing, Placemaking and Tourism

Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a second round of New York’s County Infrastructure Grant Program, providing an additional $50 million for small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects that support housing growth, placemaking, and tourism, with applications accepted through April 1, 2026. Administered by Empire State Development, the program requires counties to submit a Letter of…

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New York State. Pro-housing Communities: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $100 Million Awarded to Projects in Communities Committed to Building More Housing

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced new investments of more than $100 million for projects located in certified Pro-Housing Communities, part of a total $123 million allocated as part of the latest round of the State’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Governor Hochul’s Pro-Housing Communities initiative allocates up to $650 million each year in discretionary funds for…

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Mayor Bill de Blasio Provides Update on Helicopter Accident in Midtown

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio –  Update on Helicopter crash in Midtown – NY City Hall official video   Mayor Bill de Blasio Provides Update on Midtown Helicopter Accident: Safety and Response Measures Introduction: On June 10, 2019, Mayor Bill de Blasio addressed the public to provide an update on a helicopter accident that occurred in Midtown…

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NY Governor Hochul Announces State Police Entrance Exam Applications Open; Minimum Compensation Rises to $98,300 After One Year

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates will start on August 15, 2024. This recruitment period stems from a $66 million investment by Governor Hochul to fund additional State Police academy classes to increase the number of New…

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White House: Extreme Republican Shutdown Would Force Troops to Work Without Getting Paid and Undermine Our National Security

With less than one week before the end of the fiscal year, extreme House Republicans are playing partisan games with peoples’ lives and marching our country toward a government shutdown that would have damaging impacts across the country—including undermining our national security and forcing servicemembers across the country and around the world to work without…

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Safeguarding Your Privacy: Understanding Consumer Protections in American Financial Institutions

When you initiate the process of opening a bank account or seeking a loan, the financial institution may request personal details from you, such as your Social Security number and income. Privacy practices can vary among different financial institutions; however, federal regulations exist to ensure consumer protection and uphold your privacy. It is important to…

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