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The five-year agreement, which would run through July 1, 2031, includes annual salary increases as well as “common sense changes to health insurance to help control premiums, eliminate co-pays and reduce the use of out of network providers,” Hochul’s office said in a news release.

“This is yet another project that demonstrates our commitment to Long Island as we continue to invest in our infrastructure to improve the customer experience,” Free said in the statement.

ALBANY — New York State lawmakers this week approved a more than $268 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, touching on a wide range of activities and programs with the aim of making the state more affordable for residents.

The suit, filed in U.S.

The Union Movement’s fight to fix Tier 6 has always been about dignity, self-respect, and financial independence in retirement.

Two years ago, a $1 billion natural-gas expansion project known as Northeast Supply Enhancement appeared to have as much chance of being built as a wind turbine on the White House lawn.