Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
The following statement was made Sunday, March 7, during a press conference in Albany to announce tat restaurants outside of New York City can move to 75 percent, starting March 19. The following statement was made at the end of the event: “There are some legislators who suggest that I […]
Statement From Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins “Everyday there is another account that is drawing away from the business of government. We have allegations about sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, the loss of credibility surrounding the Covid-19 nursing home data and questions about the construction of a major infrastructure […]
To the editor: Governor Cuomo doesn’t always practice what he preaches. He has asked New Yorkers not to pass judgement until State Attorney General Letitia James completes her investigation concerning charges against him of sexual harassment. Remember the Senate confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, and his stance on other officials […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
