Chelsea Siegal
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NY running campaign to promote pedestrian safety
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – It was announced Friday that law enforcement will be participating in the “Operation See! Be Seen!” pedestrian safety campaign from June 11 through June 24 to decrease pedestrian-involved crashes. As part of this education effort, a new PSA will air on radio, television and social media and will be displayed on billboards. The […] → Read More
New $25M initiative aims to eliminate blight in upstate NY
Under the new initiative, New York State Homes and Community Renewal will allocate up to $25 million through an application process open to land banks that are in upstate cities with small, local developers. → Read More
NY Cider Week goes statewide for the first time
The new expanded format will include two Cider Week festivals with the first held in the spring from May 15-31 and the second held in the fall from October 2-17. → Read More
New bill requires all vehicles sold in NYS to be electric by 2035
The legislation directs the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish regulations stating that 100% of new passenger vehicles sold are electric by 2035 and that medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold are electric by 2045. → Read More
NYS Canals paddling stewardship program launched
WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, along with the New York State Canal Corporation, launched the NYS Canalway Water Trail Stewardship Program. This program makes sure the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Champlain, and Oswego canals are safe for paddlers. Individuals, families, groups, and organizations are invited to adopt a section of the 450-mile NYS Canalway Water… → Read More
Gillibrand calls on FDA to investigate the potential harm of preservation additives in foods
A new study from the Environmental Working Group suggests that TBHQ could harm the body’s immune system. → Read More
Policing reform plans are due Thursday
Gov. Cuomo says police reform is necessary and that no police department can function if it doesn’t have the trust and respect of the community. → Read More
ConnectEd NY launched to provide disadvantaged schools with free internet
“To reimagine education and create real opportunity, every student needs access to the internet,” said Eric Schmidt, Co-Founder of Schmidt Futures and Chair of the Reimagine New York Commission. → Read More
LISTEN: Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives update on COVID-19 response
(WIVB) — Governor Cuomo will be making an announcement and update New Yorkers on the state’s COVID-19 response over the phone at 3:15 p.m. You can listen in the player above. → Read More
SUNY opens four Educational Opportunity Centers to help NYers schedule vaccine appointments
BRONX, N.Y. (NEWS10) – SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced on Friday that four SUNY-run Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCs) are now helping eligible New Yorkers schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Starting March 8, staff at EOCs in the Bronx, Syracuse, Rochester, and Troy will begin helping those who may not have access to a computer or internet, or […] → Read More
Bill proposed to better coordinate federal response to mental health, substance use crises
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that over 40% of adults reported exhibiting a new symptom of a mental or behavioral health condition during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Smart Schools Review Board approves $59.9M for technology upgrades
The approved plans, totaling $59.9 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act. This act is an education technology initiative. → Read More
Gov. Cuomo announces amendments for comprehensive adult-use cannabis program
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced 30-day amendments to the proposal for a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. Specifically, these amendments will detail how the $100 million in funding will be allocated and enable the use of delivery services. Additionally, it will refine which criminal charges will be enforced regarding the improper sale […] → Read More
Senators introduce bills to help struggling families secure diapers
Senator Gillibrand, who was part of the legislation, is also a co-sponsor of the COVID-19 Diaper Assistance Act, which would provide $200 million in emergency funds through the Social Services Block Grant program for diaper assistance. → Read More
NYSP: Don’t fall for scammers who ask for gift cards
State Police continue to receive complaints of different scams that target people asking for money in the form of gift cards. → Read More
Attorney General James joins coalition to ensure states can protect their residents from gun violence
NEW YORK (NEWS10) – New York Attorney General Letitia James, in coordination with 18 other attorneys general, is fighting to ensure states have the right to protect their residents from gun violence. In an amicus brief supporting the defendants in Jones v. Becerra, Attorney General James argued in defense of two recent changes to California’s penal code that restricts […] → Read More
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic
The governor said at the current supply rate, it will take seven months to vaccinate all those eligible. → Read More
About 20% of NY renters might be affected by evictions in 2021
NEW YORK STATE (NEWS10) – As the clock ran out on the eviction moratorium in NY State in December 2020, many wondered if the governor and state senators would do anything to extend the moratorium, which would potentially affect hundreds of thousands renters across the state who faced rent hardship this year due to Covid-related […] → Read More
DEC proposes new hook requirement for upcoming recreational striped bass fishing season
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released a new proposed regulation for public review and comment that would require the use of circle hooks when recreational fishing for Atlantic Striped Bass. This proposed regulation would reduce release mortality in recreational striped bass fisheries as required by the Atlantic […] → Read More
New York State temporarily bans visitation in prisons due to COVID-19 cases
According to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision website, non-contact legal visits will still be allowed to continue under previously announced protocols. → Read More