By Mary Esch Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) When her baby boy is born in March, Kim Lyons will have an added worry. The child needs surgery to remove extra fingers and toes. But she’ll also have an extra safety net. Under New York’s new paid family leave law, billed as the nation’s most generous, […]
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) The U.S. Census says New York state’s population bumped up slightly to 19.85 million. The annual Census state population estimates released Wednesday show New York with 13,113 more people on July 1. New York remains the fourth most populous state after California, Texas and Florida. The state’s year-to-year growth rate of less […]
By Danica Coto Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) The sweeping federal tax rewrite approved Wednesday outraged officials in Puerto Rico, who said it threatens to crush the backbone of the island’s economy at a time when they need substantial help recovering from Hurricane Maria. The bill approved by the Republican-controlled House and Senate […]
By David Klepper Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Christmas came early for economic development officials across New York state Wednesday with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration announcing $755 million in funding for hundreds of local efforts to boost the state's business climate. The state's 10 economic regions will split the money, intended to support job training, […]
By David Klepper Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York state lawmakers trickled back into the state Capitol Wednesday to discuss plans for 2018, and they're already predicting a year of tough choices. Federal cuts to health care programs, the probability of big changes to the federal tax code and a projected $4 billion state […]
By Mark Sherman Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) Worried about the erosion of privacy amid technological advances, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it might restrain the government's ability to track Americans' movements through collection of their cellphone information. The justices heard a case in which the government obtained 127 days of cellphone tower information, without a […]
By Tali Arbel AP Economics Writer NEW YORK (AP) The Federal Communications Commission formally released a draft of its plan to kill netneutrality rules , which equalized access to the internet and prevented broadband providers from favoring their own apps and services. Now the question is: What comes next? “RADICAL DEPARTURE” The FCC’s move will allow companies […]
By Paul Wiseman AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) Manufacturing activity in New York expanded at a slower pace this month but remains at a healthy level. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says its Empire State Manufacturing Survey slid to 19.4 in November from a three-year high 30.2 last month. But any reading over […]
NEW YORK (AP) It was built to showcase the United States of America to the world, an airy, eye-catching pavilion with a facade of live plants and a walkway built with pieces of New York's famous Coney Island boardwalk. Now, after attracting more than 6 million visitors to become the most popular attraction at the […]
By Matthew Perrone AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) The Trump administration is moving ahead with Obama-era requirements to post calorie counts in restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores and pizza delivery chains nationwide next year. Despite years of opposition by some food sellers, the Food and Drug Administration is offering only minor compromises to industry complaints about […]
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Stores are trying to step up their game online and in person for the critical holiday season, from dangling more discounts to livening up their stores. And Amazon, which is expanding into more areas, has opened its online store of Black Friday discounts. Department store chain […]
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York has added electronic cigarettes to its indoor smoking ban, making it illegal to use the devices in bars, restaurants and most workplaces. While New York City and several other localities had already prohibited the use of e-cigarettes in areas covered by the smoking ban, the […]
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York is working to help veterans interested in becoming farmers. The state announced a new grant program that provides financial assistance to former military service members turned farmers. The money can be used to purchase new farm equipment, machinery or supplies or pay for the cost of building or upgrading farm […]
Supporters of wetland conservation and waterfowling in New York can now order a Ducks Unlimited custom license plate from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The plates are available for passenger and commercial vehicles. “These license plates are a wonderful tool to help spread the word about the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited,” […]
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York state needs $27 billion to repair hundreds of aging, locally owned bridges, according to a new report from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. About half of the state’s 17,000 bridges are owned by local governments. Nearly 13 percent of these locally owned spans are considered structurally […]
