Lawmakers double down on clean water funding
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared frustrations with the governor’s $250 million clean water cut.
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Gov. pledges $13M for Adirondack rail trail
By James Odato
At Mount Van Hoevenberg, Gov. Kathy Hochul reveals that $13.1 million will be used to complete the Adirondack Rail Trail. Photo by Chloe Bennett
Ups and downs for Adirondacks in Hochul’s budget
The details emerged in budget bills filed late Tuesday following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s presentation of her $233 billion “balanced” budget.
Hochul releases $233B proposed state budget
State spending up $4 billion from what Hochul proposed last year.
How Hochul’s 2024 vision could impact the Adirondacks
The governor proposed initiatives that could impact Adirondack Park communities including repurposing closed state prisons for housing.
Hochul signs Birds and Bees Protection Act
Compromises made for farms
What’s the deal with gas appliances?
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to phase out fossil fuel hookups in newly constructed buildings, triggering heated debates about the use of gas-powered appliances
Governor’s budget highlights climate
Gov. Kathy Hochul presented a $227B state budget for 2024 on Wednesday, with sums for climate change mitigation, clean water and the environment.
Hochul signs bill for 9/11 death benefits to Adirondack officer’s widow
Legislation sponsored by Simpson, new environment committee ranker
Hochul signs ambitious land and water conservation bill
New York will be part of a national and international initiative to preserve 30% of its lands and waters by 2030.