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
Governor Hochul Declares Rust Belt Legacy over in Central New YorkGovernor Hochul Declares Rust Belt Legacy over in Central New YorkGovernor Kathy Hochul strongly believes Utica and the surrounding areas are no longer part of the nation's Rust Belt.MeganMegan
Governor Kathy Hochul Calls out “Deeply Disturbing” Anti-Semitism in New YorkGovernor Kathy Hochul Calls out “Deeply Disturbing” Anti-Semitism in New YorkGovernor Kathy Hochul vowed that those who commit hate crimes against the Jewish community will be "prosecuted and held accountable."MeganMegan
New Law Seals Criminal Records in New YorkNew Law Seals Criminal Records in New YorkCriminal records will soon be sealed in New York under the recently signed Clean Slate Act. PollyPolly
Gov. Hochul: Ransom Note, Finger Prints Helped Locate ChildGov. Hochul: Ransom Note, Finger Prints Helped Locate ChildThe missing 9-year-old Upstate New York girl who was believed to be abducted has been found alive and well.Bill KeelerBill Keeler
A Record Number of Tourists Visited Central New York This YearA Record Number of Tourists Visited Central New York This YearGreat news for Central New York's tourism industry. The area welcomed the highest amount of out-of-staters in history!MeganMegan