Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that $491 million is being awarded to projects statewide to preserve and expand access to high quality health care. This announcement comes in the middle of an intense week in the U.S. Senate as Republicans attempt to get enough support to repeal and replace the Affordable […]
Month: July 2017
Citi Bike worries about proposed helmet law
Senator Simcha Felder and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic are proposing a law (S.6531/A.8550) that would require all New York City bikers to wear a helmet. Although it seems like a small change it would greatly affect bikers and bike sharing programs like Citi Bike. The legislation would require that any person […]
State leaders stand ready to fight health care repeal or replacement
Even as the Republican health care bill appears to be on life support, New York state officials say that they are prepared to take swift legal action should it be passed in Congress. Meanwhile, two recent polls show that the plan is still largely unpopular with voters. The Better Care […]
Cuomo denies Trump’s voter fraud commission request for information
Governor Andrew Cuomo has vowed to protect New Yorkers’ voting data by withholding it from President Trump’s controversial election commission, joining 44 other states and the District of Columbia in partially or entirely denying the blanket request sent out on June 28. “The electoral process is sacred and New York […]
Federal prosecutors unseal case against rapper DMX for tax fraud
Federal prosecutors announced the arrest of the recording artist and actor Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX, for tax fraud. Joon H. Kim, the acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Robnett, special agent in charge of the Internal Revenue Service, announced that Earl […]
Letter: New priorities needed for MTA funding
To the editor: There are good reasons for “MTA crisis weighs on Governor’s approval rating” (Forrest Miller — July 17). Consider his declaration of a “State of Emergency” for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and funding commitments. Governor Andrew Cuomo is mistaken in his belief that he can have the MTA […]
Opinion: We can cure gun violence by investing in our schools
Last month, a growing number of cities across the nation participated in Gun Violence Awareness Month with community activists as well as elected officials hosting rallies, town hall meetings, and a range of activities all aimed at combating gun violence. But now that the curtains have gone down on this […]
Bill would require study of lead paint levels at elevated train tracks
In the midst of New York City’s public transit crisis, state lawmakers are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would require city transit officials begin a study to determine the amount of lead paint in elevated parts of the subway system. Sen. Jose Peralta, D-Queens, and Assemblyman […]