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Hochul grants round of pardons, commutations
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By CHRIS WADE The Center Square 
Jan 01, 2026
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul wielded her executive clemency powers to grant end-of-the-year pardons and commutations for more than a dozen individuals w...
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‘Hemp house’ project kicks off new support for NYS hemp
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By CAITLIN HAYES Cornell Chronicle 
Dec 29, 2025
Builder Jeff Gagnon says a space that’s been insulated with hemp materials stays warm in winter, cool in summer, emits no toxins and is as quiet as sn...
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NY awards nearly $14M in grants to projects in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 26, 2025
Seven projects in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will receive funding totaling nearly $14 million from New York state to boost economic growth, his...
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DEC encourages ice anglers to stay vigilant
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Dec 26, 2025
Ice anglers on winter ponds and lakes are reminded to put safety first when venturing out this season — outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing sh...
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NY State Park Police seeking new officers
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Dec 26, 2025
New guidelines and requirements — including a loosening of age requirements — open the door to more applicants for a new class of Park Police candidat...
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Borrello: Repeal of NY’s ‘100-foot rule’ a blow to housing affordability
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By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Dec 22, 2025
State Sen. George Borrello calls Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to sign legislation to eliminate the “100-foot rule” for natural gas service lines "irre...
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