New York State Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill of district 103, wants to expand current legislation related to bottle and can returns. Not only does he want the bottle and can redemption amount to increase from 5 cents to 10 cents per item, but he also wants to increase the type of product containers a person can turn in for redemption
On the heels of the polystyrene ban which is now in effect in New York State, there is a new ban on products containing flame-retardant chemicals that have been tied to significant health risks like increased risks of neurological injury, hormone disruption, cancer, and negative impacts on the immune system.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 3,200 turkeys are being distributed through regional food banks all thanks to $100,000 in donations that came in from several corporations, combined with a partnership with Feeding New York State.
New, various mask requirements from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul meant to keep people safe from the very contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 have been issued statewide.