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Top Stories, November 18, 2022

SNAP Benefits Funding Came In From Washington

Governor Kathy Hochul says, those who get SNAP benefits, will get the maximum amount of emergency assistance, through the winter months.

 

Borrello: Despite The Loss In The Governor's Race...

State Senator George Borrello says, in spite of the Lee Zeldin loss, there were 11 Republican House race wins, in New York State.  Borrello attributes this Red Wave in Congress, to the Lee Zeldin campaign for congress. 

 

Palmesano: Washington Money Could Have Been Used

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is criticizing the governor, for not stopping the unemployment costs, from increasing on small businesses.  The Corning Republican maintains that there was funding that came in from the federal government which could have been used to help alleviate costs that were put on the small business owners, to pay for unemployment insurance. 

 

AG James: Watch Out For Price Gouging

State Attorney General Leticia James issued an alert reminding consumers and businesses in Western New York and the North Country against price gouging amid a forecasted snowstorm and declared state of emergency. The AG says New York’s price gouging statute prevents businesses from taking advantage of consumers by selling essential goods or services at an excessively higher price during market disruptions or a declared state of emergency.

 

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