On Wednesday, the State Legislature gaveled in for the first time this year marking the start to the 2019 Legislative Session.
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Since 1965, New York has had a Newborn Screening Program. When the program first became law, health care providers only screened for PKU (Phenylketonuria)—a rare genetic disorder.
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) announced today that legislation to add Lake Neatahwanta to the state’s list of inland waterways was recently signed by the Governor. The legislation also adds the Oswego River to the list.
Before the holiday shopping season ramps up, the public is encouraged to shop locally during Small Business Saturday.
There are thousands of small businesses in New York state, and each one is an integral, valued part of the communities they serve.
Financial scams are common problems. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that in 2017, more than 100,000 New Yorkers lost approximately $40 million in financial scams.
Earlier this year, the State Health Department announced some good news: the statewide adult smoking rate has fallen to 14.2%.
In 2017, the President set a goal to double the number of apprenticeships in the U.S. because there is a great need for skilled laborers due to retiring baby boomers.
When serving in the National Guard, guard soldiers and airmen never know when they will be called to serve the state or country.
