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Look Inside: Lake Placid Olympic Center Debuts $104M Renovation Ahead Of FISU Winter Games Look Inside: Lake Placid Olympic Center Debuts $104M Renovation Ahead Of FISU Winter Games
Look Inside: Lake Placid Olympic Center Debuts $104M Renovation Ahead Of Fisu Winter Games Winter sports in New York just got a whole lot cooler now that the Lake Placid Olympic Center has wrapped up a massive $104 million renovation project. Upgrades to the Essex County facility, which include new retail shops, dining areas, and a fully-updated Lake Placid Olympic Museum, were officially unveiled to the public on Thursday, Dec. 8. The project was completed with just weeks to spare before the facility hosts the Lake Placid FISU World University Games in January 2023. More than 1,500 athletes from more than 50 countries and 600 universities are expected at the games, where they …

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by Michael Mashburn
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First Marijuana Retailers Approved In New York First Marijuana Retailers Approved In New York
First Marijuana Retailers Approved In New York Legal pot shops in New York are one step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday, Nov. 21, the state’s Cannabis Control Board approved the first recreational marijuana licenses for 28 business owners and eight nonprofit organizations. After the Office of Cannabis Management received over 900 applications for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses, the state board will make up to 150 licenses available to individual businesses and another 25 will be reserved for nonprofits, the board said. BREAKING: In a historic decision, the #NYCCB has approved the first round of CAU…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect
Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect Faster TSA lines, touchless technology from check-in to gate, and reduced traffic congestion. Those are just some of the improvements that travelers can expect once a $4.2 billion new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport is completed. Earlier Report: Construction Begins On $9.5 Billion 'New Terminal One' At JFK Airport Construction on the first phase of the 1.2 million-square-foot Terminal 6 is set to begin in early 2023, making room for an additional 10 gates, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, Nov. 17. "JFK International - the nation's door to the world - will soon …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System
Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System A potentially historic, extreme storm that will bring intense snowfall and accumulation of 3 to 6 feet to parts of New York over a period of days has prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue a State of Emergency for 11 counties in the state. The most significant snowfall is expected Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18, with accumulations of up to 3 feet of snow possible in the Buffalo area and up to 2 feet of snow possible in the Watertown area, with snowfall rates of 3 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Thundersnow is possible in the most intense bands, according to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New York State Collects $542M In Mobile Sports Betting Tax Revenue In Less Than 10 Months New York State Collects $542M In Mobile Sports Betting Tax Revenue In Less Than 10 Months
New York State Collects $542M In Mobile Sports Betting Tax Revenue In Less Than 10 Months New York State has collected more than half a billion dollars in mobile sports betting tax revenue since it became available in the state in January. As of the week that ended on Sunday, Oct. 30, the State collected $542 million in taxes, surpassing all other states across the country, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Hochul said the State also collected an addition $200 million in licensing fees, generating more than $740 million in revenue, which is mainly set to be used for education. "By bringing sports wagering to New York, we have not only opened the door to responsi…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Tropical Storm Nicole: NY State Agencies Prepare Response For Expected Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Tropical Storm Nicole: NY State Agencies Prepare Response For Expected Heavy Rain, Strong Winds
Tropical Storm Nicole: NY State Agencies Prepare Response For Expected Heavy Rain, Strong Winds New York State agencies are preparing emergency response assets as Tropical Storm Nicole is set to move through the region, bringing potentially heavy rain and strong winds. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, Nov. 10, that numerous state agencies are preparing ahead of the storm, which is expected to move through the state as early as the evening of Friday, Nov. 11. Related - Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Hochul said the largest rainfall totals of two to three inches are expected in Central New York, the Finger La…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race
Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Now that the dust has settled following New York’s contentious governor’s race, election results show exactly where voters stand between newly-elected Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican opponent, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin. The following unofficial election results were taken directly from the New York State Board of Elections website on Thursday, Nov. 10, and represent the unofficial results reported by each County Board of Elections. Candidates with an asterisk are the projected winner. Capital Region Albany County: Hochul* by 59 to 41 percent (67,306 to 46,839 votes) C…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Trump-Backed NY GOP Candidate Zeldin Finally Concedes Race To Hochul Trump-Backed NY GOP Candidate Zeldin Finally Concedes Race To Hochul
Trump-Backed NY GOP Candidate Zeldin Finally Concedes Race To Hochul This story has been updated.  Republican Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin has finally admitted defeat after New York’s Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul was declared the winner of the heated governor race.  Earlier Report - Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9 from around 1:50 p.m., Zeldin congratulated Hochul on her victory.  "This race was a once in a generation campaign, with a very close margin in the bluest of blue states. The unrelenting passion and hard work of our grassroots volunteers and supp…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin
Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin This story has been updated. New York’s Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul has been elected to her first full term in office, fending off her Republican challenger, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin, NBC News projects. Hochul is leading Zeldin, who represents the state’s 1st Congressional District covering much of Suffolk County, by five percentage points, 52.7 to 47.3 percent, as of 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, with 93 percent of the vote counted. "I'm deeply honored to be elected Governor of the State of New York," Hochul posted on Twitter shortly after the race was called. BREAKING: I’m…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years
Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First Dccc Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years As Democrats across the country brace for what many political pundits say could be a great night for Republicans,  five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is facing a tough battle to win the newly drawn 17th District. Maloney, who has served as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) since 2021, trailed his Republican opponent, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, by six points, 46 to 52 percent, in one poll taken in late October 2022, Forbes reports.  In the weeks leading up to the election, Cook Political Report changed its rating on the 17th District race from “lean Dem…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY Helping Some Families Cover Up To $976 In Heating Bills This Winter: Here's Who Qualifies NY Helping Some Families Cover Up To $976 In Heating Bills This Winter: Here's Who Qualifies
NY Helping Some Families Cover Up To $976 In Heating Bills This Winter: Here's Who Qualifies Winter is coming, and along with it higher heating bills. Fortunately for some New York families, financial relief is being made available through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a federally funded program that provides up to $976 in heating assistance to low- and middle-income households and senior citizens. Applications for the program, which is overseen by the state’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, can be submitted starting Tuesday, Nov. 1. Eligibility is determined by several factors, including income, household size, and how the home is heated. A family of …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region As Election Day draws closer, new polling continues to show a close race in New York’s new 19th Congressional District. Democrat Josh Riley holds a slight edge over his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, 48 to 43 percent, according to a Siena College poll released Friday, Nov. 4. Earlier Report: Siena Poll Sheds Light On Race In New Congressional District Covering Part Of Capital Region The results mirror a Siena College poll conducted in early October 2022 that showed Riley leading Molinaro by five percentage points, 46 to 41 percent. The 19th Congressional D…

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by Michael Mashburn