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New York ESCO settlement: What to know if you got a check in the mail
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (221+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " Thousands of New Yorkers are receiving unexpected checks in the mail from energy service companies, and you're wondering whether the letters and checks are legitimate. Joe Amico got a letter over the weekend from a company called Direct Energy....
Fact Check: No, New York is not banning home car washing despite viral press release claiming otherwise
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (374+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " A fake press release claiming New York will ban residents from washing their cars at home has been circulating on social media, but state officials confirm no such law exists. The document, designed to look like an official press…...
New York State lab steps in to test for rabies, flu and other diseases as CDC pauses testing
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (132+ words) ALBANY, N. Y. " As the CDC pauses testing for multiple diseases, New York State says it's filling the gap. The State Health Department says its Wadsworth Center in Albany is helping with lab testing for a range of viruses, including rabies, pox…...
New York State Police adding Ford Mustang GT patrol cars to fleet
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (237+ words) WHEC. com New York State Police adding Ford Mustang GT patrol cars to fleet ALBANY, N. Y. " You might see state troopers getting around on some new wheels soon. State Police are adding Ford Mustang GT patrol vehicles to their fleet. The…...
New York State budget due Monday after six deadline extensions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (122+ words) ALBANY, N. Y. " The New York State budget is due Monday. Lawmakers have already approved six extensions to the deadline. The original budget deadline was April 1. Major sticking points include climate law rollbacks, car insurance reforms, immigration policies, and taxes for New…...
Applications open in New York for Home Energy Assistance Program
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (195+ words) ALBANY, N. Y. " New York State residents can now apply for help with heating their homes after the federal government shutdown delayed the opening of applications for over a month. Enrollment opened on Monday for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Eligible…...
Volunteer firefighter shortage leads to proposed stipend program in New York State
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (166+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " State lawmakers are working to solve New York's volunteer firefighter shortage. The bill would let local governments establish stipend programs for their volunteer firefighters. In March, fire officials spoke in Albany over what they're calling a public safety crisis…...
New York Senate bill could open 11, 000 acres of Livingston County forest land to solar and wind development
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) AVON, N. Y. " A bill working through the New York State Senate could open state forest lands to windmills and solar panels without county or town approval. News10 NBC's Garrett Chan went down to Livingston County, where if passed, four different forest lands…...
New York commits $50 M to expand renewable energy workforce training programs
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " New York State is committing $50 million toward expanding the renewable energy workforce. The money will be used to funding training programs and expand job opportunities. Leaders say it will help with providing hands-on opportunities. "NYSERDA is helping prepare New…...
Green energy goals face scrutiny as New York lawmakers debate costs and deadlines
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " As New York faces looming deadlines to increase renewable energy sources and lower emissions under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), concerns about cost and feasibility are prompting discussions among state lawmakers and the governor about potential…...