New York State news

New York State Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill of district 103, wants to expand current legislation related to bottle and can returns. Not only does he want the bottle and can redemption amount to increase from 5 cents to 10 cents per item, but he also wants to increase the type of product containers a person can turn in for redemption

On the heels of the polystyrene ban which is now in effect in New York State, there is a new ban on products containing flame-retardant chemicals that have been tied to significant health risks like increased risks of neurological injury, hormone disruption, cancer, and negative impacts on the immune system.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 3,200 turkeys are being distributed through regional food banks all thanks to $100,000 in donations that came in from several corporations, combined with a partnership with Feeding New York State.

A new study from New York State's Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, reveals just how bad internet access is across the state, and where it's the worst.

New, various mask requirements from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul meant to keep people safe from the very contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 have been issued statewide.

According to the poll, the majority polled feel that Hochul has a more collaborative approach than Cuomo did and even more people (75%) are happy that NY State has its first female governor.

The New York legislature has taken action in the areas of work safety and wages. Governor Kathy Hochul signed four bills into law on Labor Day.

Yesterday Hochul announced that her administration may soon make weekly COVID-19 testing a requirement for public and charter school employees who are not vaccinated.

Following the FDA's recommendation, The New York State Department of Health has fallen in line with this and also authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for state residents with compromised immune systems.

Here's something that both renters and landlords can be happy about: New York State's “Emergency Rental Assistance Program” (ERAP) which helps low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.