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POLITICO

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 2d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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NNY receives state funding for road revitalization projects

Northern New York will receive state funding for a plethora of road repaving and revitalization projects.

New York · 21h

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Troubled Rental Buildings Could Become Affordable Housing With New Law

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Tuesday giving nonprofit housing organizations the first opportunity to purchase certain distressed and affordable apartment buildings. The move ends a six-year legislative fight that survived a veto by former Mayor Eric Adams and months of negotiations with the real estate industry. The Community Opportunity to...

New York · 1d

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Cutting Red Tape: Governor Hochul Announces Launch Of Nation-leading “Click To Renew” Tool To Streamline Licensing For New York’s Small Businesses

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of Click to Renew, a nation-leading tool to simplify professional licensing across New York State. By launching an easy-to-use digital platform, Click to Renew allows New Yorkers in a wide range of licensed professions to renew their licenses quickly and securely. Since its soft launch in October, nearly 5,000 licensees have successfully renewed with this new system. On average, licensees using Click to Renew complete the process in under 4 minutes, a 91 percent reduction from the previous average renewal time of over 45 minutes. The improvements are already delivering a better customer experience, with a 96 percent approval rating by users on the platform. More than 300,000 license-holders will benefit from the initial launch of this new tool, with further plans to bring the ease and convenience of Click to Renew to additional license types in the near future.

New York · 17h

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New York Moves To Ban Sales Of Motorcycle-Speed E-Bikes

That e-bike flying past you at high speeds could soon be banned in New York.

New York · 1d

WKTV

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Rome Sewer Smoke Testing Planned in Griffiss Technology Park

ROME, N.Y. -- The City of Rome will conduct smoke testing on the sanitary sewer system in the Griffiss Technology Park and nearby neighborhoods. According to a release posted to Rome's Facebook page, the testing will take place Nov. 11 and 12 in partnership with Barton & Loguidice Engineering and Arold Construction Co.

Rome, NY · 2d

Syracuse.com

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Syracuse City Schools test scores remain below average but show improvement

Syracuse students made slight improvements in state scores, despite still falling well below the state average. The Syracuse City School District shared its 2026 New York State assessment results at a school board meeting in October. Third-through-eighth graders took the exams in the spring. In 2026, 22% of Syracuse students...

Syracuse, NY · 20h

WXXI News

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With a Democratic supermajority, NY Legislature set to 'flex its muscles' with the 2027 budget

The party now has the largest Assembly majority in history, and its largest Senate majority in more than a century.

New York · 2d

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3pm update: Flash flood warning for parts of NY

FOX 5 NY's meteorologist Lauren Kriedler continues to follow the storm that is battering New York and New Jersey.

New York · 12h

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20 New York Campgrounds With Dog-Friendly Trails Near The Site

Some campsites make you drive to the good stuff. The best ones put a trailhead a few steps from your tent flap. New York has dozens of these spots, from Catskill peaks to Finger Lakes gorges and quiet Adirondack ponds. Below are twenty campgrounds where your leashed pup can hit the dirt before breakfast, plus a few rule quirks that could save your trip.

New York · 1d

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UPDATED: State Route 69 in Rome Water Main Break Repaired

ROME, N.Y. -- The City of Rome Water Department is working to repair a water main break on St. Rt. 69—Rome Oriskany Road. A post to Rome's Facebook page stated that the New York State Department of Transportation is helping with traffic control, which includes a lane closure and auto flaggers on Rt. 69 south of Nelson Highway.

Rome, NY · 2d

Daily Orange

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Syracuse’s painted utility boxes invite passersby to soak in public artwork

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On most street sidewalks, passersby won’t take a second look at utility boxes. But when Clark Smith walked past one box featuring a storybook redesign of a Little Free Library, and another that turned a utility box into an orange juice carton dubbed “Cuse Box” in downtown Syracuse, he was moved to paint his own.

Syracuse, NY · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Heating aid pays up to $1,200 a household in Massachusetts and utility discounts reach $500 a year in New York, while Maine adds automatic discounts to November bills

Massachusetts households that heat with oil or utility gas can get about $525 to $1,200 in state heating aid this winter. New York utility customers on the state’s discount program can save up to $500 a year, and Maine started automatic electric-bill discounts of 17% to 83% for low-income households on or soon after November […]

Massachusetts · 2d

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‘SU isn’t a normal property owner’: Attorney who represented Syracuse in SU tax case alleges wrongful termination by city’s top lawyer

The City of Syracuse fired attorney Trevor McDaniel nine days before he was set to argue on the city’s behalf in a yearslong tax exemption dispute with Syracuse University, a matter which SU eventually won. McDaniel is alleging the timing of his termination was no coincidence. The former city...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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Gov. Hochul pledges state support amid ongoing rescue efforts in Brooklyn building collapse

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke the morning after a residential building collapsed in Brooklyn, killing at least 8 people and injuring 19 others.

New York · 16h

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Cashman tells eligible New Yorkers to apply for Home Energy Assistance Program

With winter approaching, Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman is encouraging all residents to see if they are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a New York State program that issues heating benefits to help with eligible household’s annual energy costs. The application opened on Nov. 2 and runs through the winter or until funds run out.

New York · 1d

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City announces schedule for annual Syracuse tree lighting in Clinton Square

The City of Syracuse announced its plans today to kick off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting in Clinton Square later this month. The annual “Home for the Holidays” celebration is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 — the day after Thanksgiving — and will include the tree lighting and other entertainment in the square.

Syracuse, NY · 2d

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Governor Hochul Declares NY Will Lead The Nation In AI Science And Safety; Launches New Research Institute

Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a first-of-its-kind statewide effort to advance artificial intelligence science and safety – the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research based at State University of New York’s (SUNY) Binghamton University. The Center will bring together unprecedented academic expertise to advance AI safety research, accelerate scientific discovery, and independently test advanced AI systems for safety and security.

New York · 2d

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Syracuse University honors veterans at annual Veterans Day ceremony

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University marked Veterans Day Wednesday with its annual recognition ceremony, highlighting the university’s longstanding ties to the military and its efforts to support veterans beyond their service. The ceremony was held at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building....

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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Western New York Heroes prepare to move into permanent home

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — After nearly two decades of serving Western New York veterans, Western New York Heroes is preparing to move into a permanent home of its own, aided by an additional $1.8 million commitment that will help renovate the building. The organization is moving into 235 North...

Buffalo, NY · 1d