In a bid to incentivize volunteering and address the shortage of volunteers in fire and emergency response departments, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation offering a tax break to volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel which includes Hatzalah volunteers. The move will provide a 10% exemption for these dedicated individuals who serve their communities • Full Story

Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin on Wednesday afternoon congratulated Gov. Kathy Hochul on her election win, conceding defeat in the New York’s race for governor • Full Story

Incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul has fended off Lee Zeldin to win New York’s governor race, the race was a highly watched as the Jewish Republican Challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin soared in the polls in the last couple of months and received numerous endorsements from many Askanim and Rabbonim, but it was not enough as the race was called for Kathy Hochul, NBC and Fox News projects • Full Story

New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. Masks will be encouraged but not required on buses and trains including the New York City subway system • Full Story

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for August • Full Story