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
Applications for home heating assistance will be accepted beginning Wednesday in New York, the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance said. The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, can provide up to $976 this winter to help low- and middle-income households and older adults keep their homes warm and cope with high energy costs. … Read more
For the first time since Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ousting, all New York Republicans united in supporting Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson to be the next speaker of the House of Representatives, who finally garnered enough support to win the gavel Wednesday, ending 22 days of legislative paralysis in the lower chamber. U.S. Reps. Nick LaLota, Andrew … 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
According to the U.S. surgeon generalchildren and adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, than those children and teens who do not. The statistic is cause for concern because a vast majority of young people use social media … 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 Kathy Hochul rescinded his candidacy to permanently serve in the role, officials said.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