Gov. Andrew Cuomo is encouraging New Yorkers to cheer on the 22 athletes from New York who are compete in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. New York’s own Erin Hamlin will be the Team USA flag bearer during the opening ceremonies and more […]
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Return of Islanders signals growth for Long Island
The return of the New York Islanders to the Nassau Coliseum means more than the homecoming of a beloved hockey team. While the stay at the Nassau Coliseum won’t be permanent, it symbolizes the rebirth of Long Island. “This is not only about hockey,” said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. […]
Career public advocates recognized for challenging Albany establishment
The Capital Region Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union will honor three formidable public advocates — Blair Horner, Barbara Bartoletti and Joe Paparone — who have dedicated their careers to challenging political corruption in New York; lobbying for good government, and seeking to ameliorate the plight of immigrants. […]
118 heroes added to Firefighters Memorial
Firefighters and their loved ones from across New York state memorialized 118 heroes on Tuesday at the state’s annul New York State Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service in Albany. Firefighters and their families, lawmakers and the lieutenant governor commemorated New York’s bravest who lost their lives in the line of duty […]
Helene Weinstein to chair Ways and Means Committee
Following the retirement of Herman “Denny” Farrell, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie appointed Helene Weinstein as the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, making history as the first woman to chair the committee. “One of the longest serving members of the Assembly, Helene has made immeasurable contributions to the […]
Ghosts, legends and lore come to life in “Capitol Hauntings” tour
It could be the disembodied spirit of a depressive fruit stand owner. It could be an artist whose life work was marginalized. Or it could be a dutiful nightwatchman who still, after decades, refuses to abandon his post. Many people who work in, or visit, the state Capitol have reported […]
New SUNY chancellor has an engineering background and an entrepreneurial spirit
The SUNY board of trustees on Monday appointed Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as the 13th chancellor of the State University of New York. Johnson — an engineer, business executive and former energy official under President Barack Obama — served as Dean of the School of Engineering at Duke University […]
Undocumented, part-time and disabled students rally for inclusion in governor’s free college program
Legislators and student advocates of the CORE coalition (College Opportunity and Resource Expansion) rallied to ensure that Governor Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship program include undocumented students, part time students and students with disabilities. The Excelsior Scholarship, announced in January, would cover tuition costs for students whose families earn less than $125,000 […]