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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Allowing Local Social Service Districts To Provide Families with Up To 24 Months Of Eligibility For Child Care Assistance

January 6, 2023 Contributor
On December 31, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will allow local social service districts the option to provide families with up to 24 months of eligibility for child care assistance, beyond the current 12 month requirement (A.10209-A (Lunsford)/S.9029 (Ramos)).

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DEC Announces Finalization Of Two Policies To Implement New York’s Ambitious Climate Leadership And Community Protection Act

December 16, 2022 Contributor
– New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the finalization of two policies that will help DEC continue to implement the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The policies will help guide DEC’s permitting to ensure facilities and other regulated entities are complying with the Climate Act’s stringent requirements to reduce greenhouse gases.

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The Governor

Govenor Hochul Announces $52 Million In Awards For Regional Clean Energy Hubs

December 10, 2022 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $52 million in awards to establish 12 Regional Clean Energy Hubs to serve as centers of outreach, awareness, and education in regions across New York State and help foster residents’ participation, especially those in underserved or otherwise disadvantaged communities, in New York’s clean energy transition.

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Dec Announces Finalization Of Campground And Day-Use Area Unit Management Plan To Help Combat Aquatic Invasive Species

September 1, 2022 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the finalization of a Unit Management Plan amendment to guide siting, construction, and management of watercraft decontamination facilities at DEC campgrounds and day-use areas. The construction and permanent placement of watercraft decontamination facilities supports DEC’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS).  

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