New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has commissioned the Empire State Line, a $180 million power transmission line to increase transmission capacity and integrate more renewable energy into the state's electric grid.

When the new line is completed, the state predicts 70% of New York's electricity will come from renewable sources. It comes one week after the governor signed a package of legislation aimed at increasing climate-change awareness in construction.

Residents and community leaders on Buffalo's East Side have mixed emotions about the store's reopening. The neighborhood is considered a "food desert," with no other grocery stores close by, but residents understandably feel discomfort about shopping in the store again.

She says the contract with the Veterans One-Stop Center of WNY was made possible with money provided in this year's state budget.

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason says some people are taking advantage of the program by moving their cars from space to space throughout the day.

A contract was awarded to First Light of Albany for the final fiber optic cable needed for the project.

She says the project has not moved as quickly as had been hoped, due to approvals needed from the USDA, which is helping fund the project.

The part-time officer would likely be a retired law enforcement officer.

The officer would be employed by the Sheriff's Department, with the cost being reimbursed by the School District.

The reality of "affordable" housing is changing in New York, and advocates for renters' rights argued it is time for an update.

For years, affordable housing has been defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as 30% of a person's gross income, including utilities. But the combination of higher prices, recent inflation and stagnant wages has been eroding this formula.

An organization in Central New York is getting a funding boost to help workers who are still struggling with the financial effects of the pandemic.

The money was allocated by the City Council from American Rescue Plan Act funds received by the city. 

The application form is here.

Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason says the first movie of the summer season will be Peter Rabbit 2 The Runaway on Monday at Clifford Park Playground on Mary Street. Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason says there's a bonus movie this week. 

"Harriet," the story of Harriet Tubman that was rained out during the city's Juneteenth celebration, will be shown Thursday night at the Booker T. Washington Center.