An injunction blocking progress for New York state’s recreational marijuana industry is lifted as a judge signs off on a settlement agreement between the Office of Cannabis Management and four veterans. The state had been blocked from issuing, processing or reviewing Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary Licenses, known as the CAURD program, since Aug. 7, … Read more
President Joe Biden received his worst ever favorability and job approval ratings from registered New York voters, a Siena College poll released Tuesday found. According to the poll, Biden has a negative 45-52% favorability rating, down from 50-45% last month, and a negative 46-51% job approval rating, down from 47-48% last month. This all comes … Read more
The Special Olympics’ New York State Fall Games have returned, and it’s not just about winning gold. This year, nearly 800 athletes have gathered in Warren and Saratoga counties to compete, inspire and support each other. After dedicating eight weeks to rigorous training, these athletes have poured their hearts and souls into perfecting their craft. … Read more
Located just south of the mighty Mohawk River, halfway between Albany and Little Falls, sits one of North America’s sacred grounds for many Roman Catholics. Ten acres of farmland was purchased in Auriesville in 1884 to become Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine. A young Jesuit missionary named Father Isaac Jogues arrived in Canada in 1636, … Read more
Acting State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli resigned Friday after Gov. Kathy Hochul rescinded his candidacy to permanently serve in the role, officials said. The leadership shakeup, first reported by The Times Unioncomes after multiple allegations he harassed and was abusive to employees. “Earlier today, the administration informed acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli he is no longer … Read more
New York agencies are being ordered to freeze spending in their budget proposals for the next fiscal year as the state faces major budget gaps. Budget Director Blake Washington sent a letter to agency commissioners Wednesday telling them budget requests for next year should not exceed what was approved this year. Budget gaps totaling $36 … Read more