Long Island kid living far from the ocean for the first time. Big baseball guy so it’s a good thing the Rumble Ponies exist. Excited to get to know the city and the people of Binghamton!
James Kelly
Governor Hochul Appoints First Chief Cyber Officer
In a press release on Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she had appointed Colin Ahern as the first Chief Cyber Officer ever in New York.
New York Purchases Over 800 Robots for Elderly Residents
The New York State Office for the Aging purchased over 800 "ElliQ" robots to give to lonely, elderly adults.
Challenge to New York’s Solitary Confinement Law Fails
A challenge by the New York State Correction Officer's Union to the Humane Alternatives to Long Term Solitary Confinement, or HALT Act, failed in Federal Court.
New York Board of Regents Ease Graduation Requirements for High School Students
The State Board of Regents plans to make it easier for students who miss or fail their regents exams to receive a diploma anyway due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Conklin, New York Teen Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted For Buffalo Mass Shooting
Payton Gendron, the Conklin teen accused of the Buffalo mass shooting in May, could be facing the death penalty if convicted.
“DIAPER” Act to Make Diapers Tax Exempt Passes State Assembly and Senate
Diapers may become a little more affordable for New Yorkers after the state assembly and state senate passed the "DIAPER" act.
New York State Assembly and Senate Pass Wage Transparency Bill
The New York State Assembly and New York State Senate passed a bill that will have major implications for workplace salary transparency.
Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Affordable Hotel Housing Bill
As residents struggle with a myriad of economic issues, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that should take some pressure off New York's housing crisis.