NEW YORK — On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced six designated Free Fishing Days in New York State. Free fishing days will be respected at the following times: February 17-18 (Presidents’ Day Weekend) June 29 to 30 September 28 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) November 11 (Veterans Day) During these days, the fishing license requirement … Read more
What you should know These consumer products have improved lives in many ways; However, they pose serious safety risks if not used correctly and with safety in mind. In New York City there were more than 250 fires, more than 130 injuries and at least 18 deaths in 2023. This multi-agency effort will educate consumers … Read more
What to know This project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase. NYSDOT will meet with environmental leaders, Bronx community boards, and the public in the spring and summer of 2024. “Great things are happening in the South Bronx and we have every intention of maintaining that momentum, something this new grant and the Bipartisan … Read more
What to know Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the application period for the 2024 class of Empire State Fellows is now open. The Empire State Fellows Program is a full-time leadership training program that prepares the next generation of talented professionals for careers as New York State policymakers. Applications opened on January 5 and … Read more
What you should know New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that she wants to spend $2.4 billion to address the massive influx of immigrants that have overwhelmed New York City’s homeless shelters, addressing a political issue damaging to Democrats in her annual state budget proposal. The migrant spending plan, which would include shelter services, … Read more
What to know On Tuesday, Governor Hochul announced next steps to plan and design greater access to public transportation in New York City, introduced a new infrastructure hub, and proposed new measures to improve traffic safety and combat toll evasion and fees as part of his 2024 State of the State address. “Every New Yorker … Read more
As part of her State of New York address, Governor Kathy Hochul plans to outline several initiatives this afternoon that directly involve the immigrant community and low-income minorities. According to what the Governor’s Office told El Diario, the official will reveal a multiple plan to support immigrant entrepreneurs and create ways for foreign-born New Yorkers … Read more
A winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow in some parts of New York and continues to impact parts of the Empire State with hazardous travel conditions as more wintry weather is on the way. New York’s mid-Hudson region saw the largest snow accumulation from the weekend storm- with some area seeing as … Read more
What to know The Democrat’s plan to expand the state’s paid family leave policy, which would have to be approved by the state Legislature, aims to expand access to high-quality prenatal care and prevent maternal and infant deaths in New York, a problem which especially affects minority and low-income communities. “We hope that what we … Read more
It’s only been a couple of days since 2024 landedand amid the clamor for improvements and programs that help make New York a most affordable placewhich grants protections to workers, poor and middle-income families, immigrants and vulnerable communities, the Governor, Kathy Hochul, announced its first four Government initiatives, which will promote its work agenda in … Read more