radioNOVO News NY News Roundup for May 13, 2026

Good morning.In a massive financial rescue, Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that the state is providing an additional four billion dollars in aid to the city. The move officially closes a twelve-billion-dollar budget gap inherited by the current city administration. The state has now provided nearly eight billion dollars over two years, focusing on stabilizing the city's finances and funding universal childcare.In Albany, energy costs are the main focus as a final 268-billion-dollar state budget comes together. The deal reportedly includes a one-billion-dollar energy rebate aimed at providing immediate relief to New Yorkers facing some of the highest utility costs in the country. However, the plan also includes rollbacks to certain state climate goals, as the Governor admits previous emission targets were becoming unattainable and too expensive for residents to bear.In East Fishkill, Town Supervisor Nicholas D'Alessandro is moving to squash social media rumors about a massive AI data center. D'Alessandro says no formal application exists, and residents should be assured that the local power grid couldn't handle that kind of load anyway.On the health front, the State Health Department is issuing a warning as tick season kicks into high gear. With a warmer-than-average spring, officials are urging New Yorkers to stay on marked trails and perform daily tick checks to prevent the spread of Lyme disease.Checking in on other news around the state:Orange County has launched new battery safety guidelines, urging residents to call 911 if they notice any devices smoking or leaking.Kingston is starting a one-and-a-half-million-dollar project to make city sidewalks more accessible with 81 new ADA-compliant ramps.Greene County is introducing "Caroline's Carts" at local retailers to help caregivers and those with limited mobility run errands more easily.Peekskill is reviewing a proposal for a floating solar array on the Camp Field Reservoir.And in Somers, a 47-year-old man faces felony charges after State Police say he accidentally shot himself in the knee and lied about how it happened. A search of his home uncovered a cache of firearms and narcotics.Finally, in Hudson, Mayor Joseph Ferris is kicking off a series of community town halls this Monday at the Hudson Area Library to give residents a direct line to city leadership.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.