ITHACA, N.Y. — A new initiative from Tompkins County will offer free induction cooktops, a pot and a pan to residents with gas stoves in hopes of reducing indoor air pollution and curbing fossil fuels. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the county’s Department of Planning and Sustainability and Tompkins County Whole Health. The…
ALBANY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today a new direct admissions pathway that guarantees acceptance to select SUNY schools for high school students graduating in the top 10 percent of their class. The SUNY Top 10% Promise Program will begin with Fall 2025 enrollment. “Access to higher education has the potential to transform…
ALBANY — New York State has allocated approximately $100 million in grants to support afterschool programs that will serve nearly 40,000 children in high-need areas across the state, Governor Kathy Hochul announced today. “Afterschool programs give our kids outlets to explore their creativity, build their skills and thrive in a supportive environment,” Governor Hochul said.…
ALBANY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the state’s 14th annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Forum will be held on Nov. 12 at the Albany Capital Center, commemorating 36 years of the state’s MWBE program. The forum, themed “Solidifying our Future: A Commitment to Expanding Opportunities for MWBEs,” aims to…
NEW YORK (Oct. 24, 2024) — Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the New York Liberty’s historic run to the WNBA Championship during a recent event, praising the team’s resilience and dedication. Speaking at the championship celebration, Hochul acknowledged the Liberty’s remarkable season and their commitment to excellence. “This team has shown incredible strength and determination,” she…
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (Oct. 22, 2024) — New York State Senator Lea Webb is encouraging high school seniors in New York to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to maximize their opportunities for financial aid for college. During a recent event at Binghamton High School, Webb emphasized the importance of early FAFSA submission,…
They haven’t come close to fulfilling Gov. Kathy Hochul’s goal of helping 150 people victimized by the state’s old, racially biased drug laws enter the legal cannabis business — and some they have assisted fear their dispensary dreams are collapsing. But the three managers of a public-private loan fund established to carry out the primary social…
Three new specialized Colorado schools began working with school districts this fall to serve students with some of the highest needs in the state. A fourth new school works with teenagers and young adults who are in the juvenile justice system. Known as facility schools, the number of these specialized schools had been dwindling for…
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tuesday’s City of Ithaca Planning Board meeting was not the typical fare for the board that controls development within the city. Several projects returned to the board Tuesday to seek re-approval for site plans from two or more years ago. Even more rare, several projects came forward to ask for retroactive approval…
This article was co-published with Documented. For nearly a decade, Jean Xie recalled making it a habit to search online for two things: “Fresh Meadows Hotel” and “New York City.” A resident of Shenzhen in China, Xie had become an investor in the Mayflower International Hotel Group’s Fresh Meadows Hotel EB-5 program which allowed foreign…