Those enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for January. Households already receiving the maximum monthly benefit, and those that had been receiving an emergency allotment will receive a supplemental payment of at least $95.
December unemployment in Otsego County increased to 3.2% from the November rate of 2.7% Chenango County’s rate is up to 3% from 2.7% and in Delaware County it’s 3.3% from 2.9%. The state unemployment is 4.3% in December which was unchanged from November.
Applying to become a lifeguard is probably the last thing on your mind but the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced its free lifeguard qualifying procedures will begin Saturday, Feb. 4. Those 15 and older are eligible to register. Candidates who qualify will be considered for employment.
The New York Farm Bureau released its 2023 state legislative priorities addresssing the needs and challenges of the agricultural community. The major issues are farm labor needs, securing proper funding in the state budget, support for increased markets for New York grown products, extended producer responsibility legislation and direct sales for farm beverages.
An audit from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the state’s Office of Children and Family Services can take additional steps to protect children from harm. DiNapoli’s audit found OCFS can significantly improve how it reviews incidents of children dying from abuse.
State Senator Peter Oberacker joined members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences to unveil a legislative package to Create a Safer New York. Oberacker says these comprehensive policy solutions support law enforcement, fix the state’s broken criminal justice system, crack down on illegal gun crime, and protect victims along with innocent New Yorkers.
Tofay the New York Farm Bureau will outline its top state priorities for the 2023 legislative session. The Bureau will review significant legislation that will impact New York agriculture and discuss critical budget needs. The priorities include efforts to support more New York grown food and the growth of farms and small businesses.
The City of Norwich received more than $2.8 million in federal funding for a water main replacement project. The grant will be used to replace just over a mile of the water main distribution line on South Broad Street and 640 linear feet of the water main distribution line on East Main Street.
Next time you stop at the I-88 rest areas in Worcester you’ll see new historical markers courtesy of the Worcester Historical Society. According to a news release they update signage first installed over 2 decades ago. An updated sign was also installed at the Route 7 picnic area.
The latest Sienna College poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul has a 56% approival rate which is the highest since she took office. 36% disapprove of Hochul’s job performance. A majority of respondents say she will not make progress on making New York more affordable.