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Sen. Gillibrand: HELP Committee passes bipartisan CLEAR LABELS Act to require drug origin disclosures

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Sen. Rick Scott say the bipartisan CLEAR LABELS Act cleared the Senate HELP Committee 21-1; the bill would require prescription drug labels to disclose manufacturing origins for drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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State releases new data and infographics tracking investments in mental health under Hochul plan

New York State and OMH published plain‑language infographics on July 23, 2026, summarizing progress across 23 mental‑health program areas funded since Gov. Hochul’s $1 billion initiative.

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Robot Farming, Nuclear Deal, and 3 Pelvic Floor Exercises for The Bedroom

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Press Release: Cheektowaga Democratic Committee Endorses Rachel Martinez for Town Council

Please see attached.-- Lynn M. Dearmyershe/herChairwoman, Cheektowaga Democratic Committee

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Hochul says New York will pause hyperscale AI data centers while rules are written

Governor Kathy Hochul told the Wall Street Journal that New York is temporarily pausing new hyperscale AI data centers (50 MW+) while it writes rules to protect ratepayers, communities and infrastructure, and said existing facilities and smaller projects can continue.

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Construction begins on $225M North Aud Block at Buffalo’s Canalside

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction at North Aud Block, a $225M mixed-use project in Canalside that will add 251 apartments (187 affordable), commercial space, and a 20,000 sq ft waterfront plaza on the former Aud site.

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