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Hochul launches semiconductor workforce training tax credit to support New York chip buildout
Governor Hochul announced a new Empire State Development tax credit to help manufacturers pay for semiconductor workforce training — covering up to 75% of eligible costs and up to $25,000 per employee.
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Groundbreaking scheduled for $39.5M “The Nest” affordable-housing project in Niagara Falls
Empire State Development and Community Services for Every1 issued an advisory announcing a July 7 groundbreaking for “The Nest,” a $39.5M, 73-unit affordable housing development at 333 1st St., Niagara Falls.
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ESD head Hope Knight: NYC leading next‑generation tech; Empire AI supercomputer housed at SUNY Buffalo
ESD announced that President and CEO Hope Knight wrote an op‑ed in Crain's arguing New York City remains a technology and innovation leader; the release notes the Empire AI supercomputer is housed at SUNY Buffalo.
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Hochul announces first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on July 14, 2026, imposing up to a one‑year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers while state agencies complete a GEIS and develop a community investment framework.
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Rivera secures $50,000 for school-based health center at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Assemblymember Jon Rivera announced $50,000 in state funding to update medical and technology equipment at the school-based health center at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy, operated by Kaleida Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital.
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What has happened to ‘Cornell 7’ after lawsuit accused them of rape?
A woman accused seven male students at Cornell University of drugging and raping her in October 2024.
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Was Christa Pike’s execution team all women? We investigated
The Tennessee Department of Correction declined to comment when asked who carried out Pike's failed lethal injection.
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Trump cronies’ ‘ill-gotten’ cash still in crosshairs despite pardons: ex-Cruz aide
President Donald Trump's allies can still be forced to give back corruptly gained money despite pardons, according to a former Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) aide.Amanda Carpenter, a writer and editor at Protect Democracy who once served as communications director for the Texas senator, laid out…
