Officials at all levels of government are scrambling to find solutions to the surge in hate crimes against Asians in New York and nationwide. Following the recent racially motivated shootings in Atlanta and rise in anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the country, New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is calling for […]

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that more New York state residents will be able to get the vaccine with a new expansion on eligibility. New Yorkers who are 30 and older can begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, March 30. And starting April 6, everyone 16 and older will […]

There will be baseball fans in the seats when the Yankees take the field on Opening Day this Thursday, April 1 and the Mets host their first home game a week later on April 8. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that baseball stadiums will allow fans in the stadium for the […]

A large and vocal coalition is calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill restricting the use of solitary confinement in state prisons.  On March 18, the New York State Senate passed the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement, or HALT Act.  The bill, which was sponsored by Sen. […]

Beginning April 1st,  domestic travelers entering New York from other U.S. states and territories will no longer be required to quarantine. However, the state Department of Health still recommends a two-week quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution, even though it is no longer required.  Since March 2020, New […]

Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to try to overturn Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive orders and extend the closing times on bars and restaurants to midnight. This week, Sen. Phil Boyle, R-Bay Shore, has joined Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo in introducing legislation (S.5880/A.5409) to push back the restaurant and bar curfew from […]

  A bill that looks to expand the availability of Veteran Treatment Courts in New York passed the Assembly last Thursday. The bill is sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and co-sponsored Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. Bill A.5719-a would authorize the transfer of qualified cases from a criminal court in a county […]

As the federal vaccine supply continues to increase, SUNY is increasing its number of vaccination sites to meet the demands.  SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced on March 19 the first COVID-19 shots administered to faculty and staff at its SUNY Sullivan vaccination site. This becomes possible as more public-facing employees […]