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 […]
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New app will help reopen music, arts and sports venues
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 […]
New poll shows widespread mistrust of how nursing home deaths were reported
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 […]
Tonko hopes to streamline response to mental health, substance abuse crisis with new bill
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 […]
Cuomo apologizes, said he is not stepping down
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 […]
SUNYAC cleared to resume spring sports
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 […]
New bill would give AG more power to investigate sexual harassment in state government
A new bill was introduced on March 1 by Assemblyman Mike Lawler to increase the Attorney General’s authority in investigating sexual misconduct in the state government. The introduction of the bill follows allegations from three women of sexual misconduct by Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the past week. Last week, two […]
Attorney General preparing investigation of governor after a second sexual harassment allegation
New York State Attorney General Letitia James confirmed Sunday she is preparing an investigation into allegations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed two former employees. “Allegations of sexual harassment should always be taken seriously,” James said on Sunday. “There must be a truly independent investigation to thoroughly review these troubling […]