On Thursday, Oct. 1, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy came together for the release of COVID contact tracing apps, COVID Alert NY and COVID Alert NJ, to alert residents of infections in their area in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The […]
Month: October 2020
Cuomo cracks down on state’s COVID clusters with closures and upped fines for noncompliance
On Oct. 5, Gov. Cuomo held a live press conference in order to announce New York state’s plans going forward in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the announcement, Cuomo emphasized the importance of increased testing, contact tracing, and enforcement of and compliance with the state’s COVID guidelines, especially amongst […]
Albany mayor announces new investments for West Hill neighborhood
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan recently joined community leaders and other local officials to announce plans for the former Livingston Par, which has been renamed Black Lives Matter Park. Included in the plans are a $600,000 investment for the Albany Boxing Gym facility and plans for a new community center for […]
New York state Democrats hold virtual pre-debate watch party
Many of New York state’s top Democrats held a virtual pre-debate watch party last week in the hour leading up to the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Speakers included U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Attorney General Letitia James, who voiced their support for Biden and his running mate, […]
Voter registration deadline approaches, absentee ballots are encouraged
On Monday Oct. 5, The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued a reminder about the voter registration deadline on Oct. 9 as well as instructions on how to register in person, online and by mail. Registration in person is only essential if someone does not currently have a […]
Governor Cuomo discusses COVID-19 hotspots and plan to stabilize New York
In a press conference on Monday Oct. 5, Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed the potential rises in cases the fall may bring. He said that school reopenings and mass gatherings have been of major concern for rapid spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Cuomo showed photos of recent mass gatherings of the Orthodox […]
Lawmakers, local leaders combat fear and confusion to get New Yorkers counted in 2020 census
State lawmakers are alerting constituents and local community leaders that the deadline for completing the census has been moved yet again, and the sooner New Yorkers can file it, the better. As the deadline has been a moving target, “the final schedule still remains in flux,” according to Politico. “It’s […]
How to cast your ballot
With the 2020 elections coming up in four weeks, there is considerable concern about how ballots will be cast and tallied. Initiatives by Governor Andrew Cuomo will allow New York residents to choose between three options for casting a ballot: early in-person voting before election day; in-person voting the day […]