The New York State Senate advanced legislation on Tuesday that would require all adults to wear their seat belts when riding in the back seat of a motor vehicle. The legislation passed the Assembly on February 12 and now awaits action by the governor. Senator David Carlucci, D-New City, sponsored […]
Month: March 2020
UUP holding rallies on SUNY campuses to close the “Tap Gap” in 2021 budget
State University faculty, staff and students held coordinated rallies on several campuses last week to call on state legislators and the governor to increase funding for the SUNY system in next year’s budget. Members of the United University Professions — which represents professors on 29 SUNY campuses — held simultaneous […]
Private colleges seeking more state-funded aid for students
Students from private colleges across New York are asking for more state funding for financial aid programs such as the Tuition Assistance Program and the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program, which provides aid and support for disadvantaged students. Hundreds of students attended the advocacy day, and many shared […]
Chief judge calls for simplified courts, swifter justice in State of the Judiciary speech
New York’s Chief Judge Janet DiFiore stood before judges, legislators and other state officials on February 26 to give the annual State of the Judiciary Address. She spoke on a wide variety of priorities that include simplifying the court system, expanding opioid treatment courts, and improving access to justice. […]
Cuomo signs emergency funding bill to address COVID-19 crisis
Governor announces goal for state to be able to test up to 1,000 tests per day statewide State will institute new cleaning protocols at schools and in public transportation to help stop spread of virus In the wake of the second positive coronavirus case in New York, Gov. Andrew […]