Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
To the editor: Governor Cuomo doesn’t always practice what he preaches. He has asked New Yorkers not to pass judgement until State Attorney General Letitia James completes her investigation concerning charges against him of sexual harassment. Remember the Senate confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, and his stance on other officials […]
Ulster County has offered to become a joint state-county COVID vaccination distributor after members of the County Legislature sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo on February 26. “Ulster County stands ready to partner with the state to serve as a vaccine distribution center at the Kate Walton Field House […]
With sporting events slowly starting to allow limited fan attendance, New York State is preparing to expand that to arts and entertainment venues. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that events, arts and entertainment venues can begin to reopen at 33 percent capacity starting April 2. These venues will be up […]
A new Quinnipiac poll released Thursday shows that three-quarters of New York registered voters believe Governor Andrew Cuomo did something wrong when it comes to his handling of the way nursing home deaths during the coronavirus pandemic were reported. A slim majority of voters — 51 percent — say they […]
Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, is co-sponsoring legislation that would give the federal government more say over how mental health treatments are regulated and administered in all 50 states. Previously, the federal government had a more hands-off approach to the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse. They would provide necessary […]
In his first public appearance in a week, and his first since three women have accused him of sexual harassment, Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated he will not be stepping down and he intends to push forward with budget negotiations, the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, and fixing the precarious economy […]
Following three accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct, Republicans and Democratic state lawmakers are calling for a full, independent investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and in some cases resignation. On March 1, Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt held a press briefing in Albany and called for the resignation of Gov. […]
With the spring semester now in full swing, SUNY athletes will finally have the chance to take the field. SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced on February 23 that the State University of New York Athletic Commission (SUNYAC) is cleared to resume activities starting on March 20. The sports that will […]