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The repaving will take place during the spring and summer and includes around 20 miles of streets that need repairs.
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The $354.4 million spending plan is an increase of 6.5% over last year, mainly due to inflation and soaring energy costs. -
About 80 people filled the courtroom at DeWitt town hall for a recent town hall-style meeting with the county executive. -
The stakes are high for the Nassau County executive, who has struggled to raise funds to compete with Gov. Kathy Hochul. -
Among the various tax proposals in Albany is one that would repeal a decades-old sales-tax exemption for purchases of gold and silver. -
Researchers with Cornell University found that as smoke drifted into New York during the June 2023 wildfires in Canada, breeding grassland birds sang and chirped less. -
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic legislative leaders have struggled to reach deals on auto-insurance reform and scaling back the state's climate laws.
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As the state negotiates an overdue budget, advocates seek funding for Daniel's Law, a fee-for-service payments under long term care plans, and protections for adult homes. -
The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb. -
People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters. -
The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts. -
Overtime spending by state agencies jumped nearly 23% compared to the prior year.
