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, […]
Author: MARY RINK, Gazette staff writer
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 […]
Assemblywoman holds hearing to address rise in substance abuse attributed to COVID-19
Accompanying Rosenthal, testimony was heard from the Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports Arlene Gonzáles-Sánchez; Executive Director of the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors Kelly Hansen; President of the Coalition of Medication Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates Allegra Schorr; Executive Director of NYS Council for […]
Chief Judge DiFiore Holds Hearing to Discuss COVID-19 Impact on the Civil Justice Crisis
On Monday, Sept. 21, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore held her annual statewide public hearing evaluating civil legal services in New York City. This year, she focused on the civil justice crisis that has become prevalent due to COVID-19. Judge DiFiore invited presenters to speak about the civil service needs of […]
Manhattan legislators push for new criminal justice reform in light of NYPD’s use of excessive force
Two state lawmakers are condemning what they call overly aggressive action by the NYPD on Saturday as they broke up a protest and march in honor of Breonna Taylor. Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Deborah Glick issued the following statement: “Last night, bystanders and protesters in our districts […]