As the state continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a proposed reimagined education blueprint by the Gates Foundation, discussed new death toll projections as some states begin to reopen and addressed the ongoing disagreement between the state and federal government during his daily press briefing today. […]
Policy
Advocates for legalized marijuana haven’t given up hope for this session
With the budget passed amid a global health emergency, the legalization of marijuana has been put on the back burner for now. However, a handful of state lawmakers are regularly urging their colleagues to resume session and pass a recreational cannabis bill before June. Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed before the […]
Bill would protect renters and homeowners during COVID-19 crisis
A housing-relief bill aimed at ensuring affordable housing for New Yorkers during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is moving through both the Senate and Assembly in recent days. The Emergency Coronavirus Affordable Housing Preservation Act of 2020, or the “Relief For All” (A.10318/S.8190) bill, would provide financial […]
Chief judge, attorney general promote civic engagement in Law Day ceremony
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, Attorney General Letitia James and President of the New York State Bar Association Hank Greenberg held a virtual Law Day ceremony on Friday, May 1. On the centennial of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, the theme of this year’s program was […]
Legislature promises two hearings on COVID-19 impact
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the New York State Legislature will hold two public hearings to look at the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on small businesses and minority communities in New York state. In the interest of public safety, the hearings will take place via […]
District attorneys, state comptroller teaming up to fight COVID-related fraud
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Ulster County District Attorney David Clegg and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli are coordinating their efforts to fight new frauds and scams that have emerged in the COVID-19 outbreak and recovery. The United States Department of Justice previously warned Americans about health care fraud, cryptocurrency, […]
Many hospitals are cleared to perform elective surgeries again
Hospitals in 35 counties across the state will soon be cleared to perform elective surgeries in areas where the coronavirus outbreak has leveled out, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week. Hospitals in Dutchess, Essex, Oswego and Saratoga counties are among the counties that are eligible for elective surgeries. However, individual […]
State is recruiting and training an “army” of tracers to control the virus spread
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that the state’s COVID-19 contact tracing program will begin this month, aimed at understanding and controlling the spread of the virus in the months and years ahead. The program will operate through the next flu season, and it will be implemented in coordination with tri-state […]