Governor Kathy Hochul

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.

An initiative by Governor Hochul's office to increase the availability of COVID tests has resulted in the opening of a new COVID-19 testing site in Milford, NY starting this Wednesday.

As the COVID-19 virus transmission rate continues to be high in Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties; and case numbers have been on the rise, some hospitals have had to suspend elective surgeries and procedures due to high capacity.

Police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers from December 17 through January 1.

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.

Realistic-looking toy guns can no longer be made or sold in New York state. The new law is part of legislation signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul aimed to fight gun violence in the 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.

Governor Kathy Hochul is driving toward clean transportation with new incentives and new mandates in New York.

The New York legislature has taken action in the areas of work safety and wages. Governor Kathy Hochul signed four bills into law on Labor Day.