Gov. Andrew Cuomo is concerned about a potential spike in positive COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving, pointing to human nature and the desire to gather with friends and family for the holidays. New regulations took effect last Friday, November 15, that limit the size of gatherings in private homes to 10 […]
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Cuomo attempting to establish identity protection for future COVID vaccine recipients
In an attempt to protect immigrant communities in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo sent a letter on Nov. 2 to President Trump, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. This past week, the CDC had […]
Cultural and arts industry discuss major losses due to COVID-19
On Oct. 21 Senator José Serrano, Chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, hosted a public meeting to discuss how the coronavirus has impacted cultural and arts organizations across the state. The members present for the hearing unanimously expressed their appreciation of the industry of the […]
Wait time experiences on Election Day varied throughout New York
With the COVID-19 pandemic and a very polarizing presidential election, many voters weren’t just worried about COVID-19, but also long lines. However, some voters across New York state saw very low wait times on Election Day 2020. By 9:15 a.m. there were no lines and a virtually empty voting area […]
Governor Cuomo discusses COVID-19 hotspots and plan to stabilize New York
In a press conference on Monday Oct. 5, Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed the potential rises in cases the fall may bring. He said that school reopenings and mass gatherings have been of major concern for rapid spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Cuomo showed photos of recent mass gatherings of the Orthodox […]
Lawmakers, local leaders combat fear and confusion to get New Yorkers counted in 2020 census
State lawmakers are alerting constituents and local community leaders that the deadline for completing the census has been moved yet again, and the sooner New Yorkers can file it, the better. As the deadline has been a moving target, “the final schedule still remains in flux,” according to Politico. “It’s […]
Assemblywoman holds hearing to address rise in substance abuse attributed to COVID-19
Accompanying Rosenthal, testimony was heard from the Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports Arlene Gonzáles-Sánchez; Executive Director of the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors Kelly Hansen; President of the Coalition of Medication Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates Allegra Schorr; Executive Director of NYS Council for […]
State of Emergency as virus cases spread across New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency on Saturday to help New York more quickly and effectively contain the spread of COVID-19 in New York. The declaration comes after officials confirmed dozens of new cases, bringing the statewide total to 89. More than 4,000 New Yorkers are now under […]