New York Gun Buybacks Reach 10,534 Firearms After Rochester Event
A Rochester event collected 606 firearms, pushing New York Attorney General-sponsored gun buybacks past 10,500 since 2019.
Islip Shellfish Hatchery Gets $6.5 Million as Costs Rise
New York adds $6.5 million for the Islip shellfish hatchery, bringing its commitment to $16.5 million for expanded production and restoration.
T-Mobile Price Guarantee Refunds: What New York Customers Get
Eligible New York T-Mobile customers can receive cancellation benefits, phone upgrades or a rate freeze under a new state settlement.
SBA Disaster Loans Open After September 3 Buffalo Flooding
SBA disaster loans are available in six Western New York counties after September 3 flooding. Physical-damage applications are due December 18.
Farmland Protection Awards Put $8.3 Million Into Central New York Farms
New York is awarding $48.5 million to protect 16,005 acres of farmland, including more than $8.3 million for six Central New York farms covering 1,774 acres.
Phoenix Tailings Rare-Earth Facility Brings $375 Million Investment to Upstate New York
Phoenix Tailings plans a $375 million rare-earth separation facility at Eastman Business Park, with at least 90 committed jobs and operations expected to begin in 2027.
Rockville Centre Capital Funding Supports Water and Youth Sports
New York is providing up to $9.5 million for a Rockville Centre water-filtration upgrade and an inclusive youth baseball and softball complex.
Mohawk Valley Water Grants Bring Nearly $37 Million to Six Projects
Nearly $37 million in Mohawk Valley water grants will support six projects in Camden, Frankfort, Rome, Schuyler and Trenton.
CUNY Enrollment Rises 3.2% as Adult-Learner Program Expands
CUNY enrollment rose 3.2 percent in fall 2026 as community colleges and graduate programs grew. The same adult-learner policy offers tuition-free options through MVCC.
New York Road Repair Settlement Preserves Contractor Competition
New York’s antitrust settlement requires Colas to divest four facilities after its Suit-Kote merger, preserving competition for road-repair services.