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More than 100 mobile and temporary clinics will be popping up across New York in an effort to increase COVID vaccination rates among younger New Yorkers. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced recently that the state-supported clinics will be focused on administering the FDA-approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to children 12 and older, with […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Dr. Mary Bassett the new state health commissioner, starting on December 1. Bassett’s career has spanned academia, government and nonprofit work. She currently serves as the director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University and is a professor in the Department […]
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announced he has formed an exploratory committee in preparation for running for governor next year. Williams filed paperwork with the Board of Elections on Tuesday to create a statewide campaign committee account. “I’ve spent my entire career, most of my life, pushing and […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Health Department are partnering with New York’s professional football teams to raise the state’s vaccination rates. The New York Giants, New York Jets, and Buffalo Bills are involved in the state’s #VaxandWin football sweepstakes for those who get vaccinated between September 9 and October […]
On September 17, 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a special proclamation declaring a special election for two vacant seats in the state Legislature. The special elections will be held on Election Day on November 2, 2021 to help ensure better voter turnout and to save taxpayer money. Victor Picherdo, D-Bronx, […]
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the bloodiest prison uprising in U.S. history. The Attica prison uprising began on the morning of September 9, 1971, and when it ended four days later, 43 people were dead, including 33 inmates and 10 correctional officers and civilian employees. Coinciding with the […]
On Tuesday, Marcus Molinaro announced his run for the 19th Congressional District during a press conference at Kesicke Farm in Rhinebeck. The Dutchess County executive, former state lawmaker, and at one point the youngest mayor in the United States, plans to run against Antonio Delgado, a Democrat in his second […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced several new programs and a digital campaign to raise awareness of the increasing suicide rates amongst children and teens. “Every suicide is a tragedy, especially because suicide can be prevented,” Hochul said. “As we recognize Suicide Prevention Month, I urge all New Yorkers to know the […]