Beat the Summer Heat With a Free Air Conditioner in New YorkBeat the Summer Heat With a Free Air Conditioner in New YorkBeat the heat this summer with a free air conditioner that is being made available to New Yorkers. PollyPolly
New York No Longer One of the Top 10 Most Educated States in AmericaNew York No Longer One of the Top 10 Most Educated States in AmericaNew York loves to tout its strong school systems, especially when it comes to higher education. However, saying you are #1 isn't the same as being #1. MeganMegan
This Popular COVID-Era Policy Could Become Permanent in New YorkThis Popular COVID-Era Policy Could Become Permanent in New YorkGovernor Kathy Hochul says making this COVID-era policy permanent will help keep bars and restaurants afloat. MeganMegan
Increasing Transparency: New York State's New Credit Card SurcharIncreasing Transparency: New York State's New Credit Card SurcharA New York State business cannot display a price tag of an item that shows “$10.00, + 4 percent if paying with a credit card.”Don MorganDon Morgan
New York State’s Annual Budget Process ExplainedNew York State’s Annual Budget Process ExplainedThe Empire State government collects a whole lot of our money through taxes and fees, have you ever wondered how they determine what to spend it on? Ed NiceEd Nice
Here’s How Many Billions of Dollars New York Loses to Shoplifters Each YearHere’s How Many Billions of Dollars New York Loses to Shoplifters Each YearNew York's retail theft problem is only growing worse and a new report confirmed we lose a sickening amount of money because of it. MeganMegan
See How Taxpayer Money Is Going To Be Spent In New York StateSee How Taxpayer Money Is Going To Be Spent In New York State The first draft of the 2024/25 New York State budget has been released and the Empire State is set to spend billions of dollars.Ed NiceEd Nice
Minimum Wage Increases to $16 in Parts of New York State Next YearMinimum Wage Increases to $16 in Parts of New York State Next YearThose earning minimum wage will receive a boost in pay starting January 1, 2024. MeganMegan
12 New Laws Just Hit the Books in NY & 5 More Coming in 202412 New Laws Just Hit the Books in NY & 5 More Coming in 2024A new year means new laws in New York. From campus safety to an increase in minimum wage, 5 new laws will take effect when the calendar turns to 2024. PollyPolly
Next Year’s Belmont Stakes Will Be Held Closer to Central New YorkNext Year’s Belmont Stakes Will Be Held Closer to Central New YorkThe world-famous Belmont Stakes is changing locations in 2024 and Central New Yorkers won't have to drive too far to see it.MeganMegan
NY Gov Hochul:Non-Compete Ban Needs to "Strike the Right Balance"NY Gov Hochul:Non-Compete Ban Needs to "Strike the Right Balance"Since June of 2023, New York State lawmakers have voted to approve pro-employee legislation that will eliminate non-compete clauses from all NY contracts. But since November of 2023, NY Governor Hochul has been doing the corporate lobbyist dance.Envy McKeeEnvy McKee
Governor Hochul Vows Clean Slate Act Will Reduce Crime in New York StateGovernor Hochul Vows Clean Slate Act Will Reduce Crime in New York StateGovernor Kathy Hochul spoke openly about how the state's new Clean Slate Act will benefit the economy and break the cycle of crime. MeganMegan