Environment
State expands septic grant program, increases funding for Suffolk County
New York State is increasing funding for grants that Suffolk County residents can use to replace outdated septic and cesspool systems with newer, advanced systems that reduce the contaminants wastewater releases into the environment.
Government
State legislators reject Hochul’s education aid changes, propose tax hikes on wealthy earners
The New York State Legislature is pushing back on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal, introducing alternative plans that would raise taxes on wealthy earners and increase funding for schools across the state.
Business
State ban on pet sales by retail stores is signed into law by governor, will take effect in 2024
A ban on the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits by retail pet stores will take effect in 2024 in New York State under a bill signed into law today by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Health
N.Y. health care workers will be required to take COVID-19 vaccine boosters, Hochul says
Health care workers in New York State will be required to take a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when they are eligible, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today.
