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Statewide air quality advisory: Western New York forecast ‘Unhealthy’ as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads
Governor Kathy Hochul expanded an Air Quality Health Advisory statewide as smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes levels to 'Unhealthy' in Western New York; state agencies urge residents — especially sensitive groups and outdoor workers — to limit time outdoors and monitor local AQI.
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Gov. Hochul: DFS approves workers’ compensation premium cuts; state employers to see average 22% reduction
Governor Hochul’s office said DFS approved a statewide workers’ compensation rate cut averaging 22%, effective Oct. 1, 2026, with combined employer and insurer savings the release pegs at more than $1.7 billion.
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Hochul, DFS announce average 22% cut to workers’ compensation rates; administration says $1.7B+ in statewide savings
DFS approved an average 22% reduction in New York workers' compensation premium rates, effective Oct. 1, 2026; the administration says the change and NYSIF dividends amount to more than $1.7 billion in statewide savings.
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Hochul announces one-year pause on state permits for large AI data centers
Governor Kathy Hochul told MSNBC she is pausing state environmental permits for large data centers for up to one year while New York develops rules to protect communities, the grid and water supplies.
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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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Hochul on Good Day NY: moratorium on hyperscale data centers, higher community payments and a pledge to ban tax breaks
Gov. Kathy Hochul told FOX 5's Good Day New York the state will temporarily pause new hyperscale data centers while it sets rules requiring companies to bring their own power, pay premiums to use the grid, provide large community benefits and — she says — lose eligibility for tax breaks.
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