Tue, Mar 2nd 2021 01:55 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli recently said there are some positive developments for the state's fiscal recovery from the pandemic, including higher-than-expected personal income tax collections and the prospect of significant aid from the federal government. However, risks remain and could threaten the state's fragile improvement.
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Tue, Mar 2nd 2021 01:35 pm
Members of New York's Responsible Play Partnership (RPP), which include the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG), announced a monthlong schedule of public events, professional trainings and general educational programming in support of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in March.
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Mon, Mar 1st 2021 03:45 pm
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday released the following statement after the executive chamber issued a referral letter granting her request to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Gov. Andrew Cuomo:
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Fri, Feb 26th 2021 11:55 am
The New York State Department of Public Service announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo designated John B. Howard as the interim chair of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and interim CEO of the Department of Public Service. Howard fills the vacancy created Friday with the departure of John B. Rhodes, whose term as chair and CEO expired.
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Fri, Feb 26th 2021 11:55 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced registration for free virtual tax filing assistance sessions is now open. If your federal adjusted gross income in 2020 was $72,000 or less, you qualify to receive free virtual tax assistance from the Tax Department. We can guide you through the process of electronically preparing and filing your 2020 federal and state income tax returns at no cost.
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Fri, Feb 26th 2021 09:50 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, a member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, announced passage of the Equality Act (H.R. 5), a bill that ensures LGBTQ Americans are equally protected from discrimination under federal law.
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Thu, Feb 25th 2021 09:35 am
President Joe Biden has announced three nominees to fill vacant seats on the U.S. Postal Service board of governors. Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, who has been pushing for new leadership, released the following statement:
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Thu, Feb 25th 2021 08:25 am
Farmers and ranchers still have time to respond to their 2020 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service. NASS will continue to accept responses through April to ensure an accurate picture of U.S. local and regional food systems.
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Wed, Feb 24th 2021 12:10 pm
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the availability of an asset health monitoring service that enables centralized management of power plants, substations and power lines for use by its power supply customers, including municipal utilities, coops and manufacturers.
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Tue, Feb 23rd 2021 07:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, who serves as co-chair of the congressional northern border caucus, released the following statement in response to Tuesday's bilateral meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Tue, Feb 23rd 2021 05:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the Department of Financial Services issued guidance requiring New York health insurers to cover fertility services for all New Yorkers regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Tue, Feb 23rd 2021 03:00 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a four-point plan to reduce sexual violence in educational institutions as part of the state's 2021 Women's Agenda. As part of this plan, the governor has directed SUNY and the state's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence - a newly reimagined agency proposed by the governor in his 2021 State of the State - to establish an innovative hub to develop enforceable policies, trainings and outreach programs to combat and end sexual violence on college campuses.
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Tue, Feb 23rd 2021 03:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins. D-NY-26, who serves as co-chair of the congressional northern border caucus, welcomed the bilateral meeting between President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Mon, Feb 22nd 2021 05:40 pm
Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-NY-27, is releasing the following statement ahead of the virtual summit between President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:
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Mon, Feb 22nd 2021 01:45 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the New York State Department of Health is now accepting applications from businesses seeking to operate as cannabinoid hemp processors, retailers or distributors.
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Mon, Feb 22nd 2021 11:45 am
In honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in 2021, the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) is challenging everyone across New York state - individuals, agencies and communities alike - to come together to face problem gambling.
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Mon, Feb 22nd 2021 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced he is advancing legislation to strengthen the state's enforcement of utilities to "address systematic failures to prepare for and respond to extreme weather events, including the unacceptable performance of several electric and telecom providers during Tropical Storm Isaias last year.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2021 03:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced what his team called "sweeping nursing home reform legislation to increase transparency, hold nursing home operators accountable for misconduct and help ensure facilities are prioritizing patient care over profits as part of the 30-day amendments.
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Fri, Feb 19th 2021 12:35 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more than $37.2 million in federal highway safety grants have been awarded to 502 programs throughout New York during the federal fiscal year 2021. These grants provide funding to local, state and not-for-profit agencies for projects that improve overall highway safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries due to crashes. The projects awarded funding focused on three types of driver safety initiatives: highway safety, child passenger safety and police traffic services.
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Wed, Feb 17th 2021 02:55 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced $4 million is being awarded through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 80 farms across the state reduce their environmental footprints and prepare for extreme weather events resulting from climate change. His team said the projects selected will reduce greenhouse gases by an estimated 90,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, or as much as eliminating nearly 20,000 cars from the road.
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Tue, Feb 16th 2021 02:05 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York's gestational surrogacy law is now in effect, "delivering help to LGBTQ+ couples and couples struggling with fertility who are trying to start families of their own."
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Tue, Feb 16th 2021 01:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced 30-day amendments to his proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. Specifically, these amendments will detail how the $100 million in social equity funding will be allocated, enable the use of delivery services, and refine which criminal charges will be enforced as it relates to the improper sale of cannabis to further reduce the impact on communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
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Mon, Feb 15th 2021 10:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced he signed executive order 202.94, extending the enrollment period for voters to make changes to their party enrollment until Tuesday, Feb. 16, setting forth a uniform statewide policy his camp said, "ensures voters can take advantage of this option regardless that the deadline this year falls on a Sunday.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 10:10 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced 106,017 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in New York in 24 hours. As of 11 a.m., New York's health care distribution sites have received 2,002,055 first doses and already administered 89% (1,787,189) first-dose vaccinations and 81% of first and second doses. The week 9 allocation from the federal government continues being delivered to providers for administration.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 09:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the availability of $87 million in state and federal funding for rail and port projects that will enhance New York's position as a global destination for commerce.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 09:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday directed the Department of Financial Services to ensure insurers begin covering fertility services immediately for same-sex couples who wish to start a family.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 09:25 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the application period for the Trees for Tribs' "buffer in a bag" program is now open. Private and public landowners who qualify may apply for a free bag of 25 tree and shrub seedlings for planting near streams, rivers or lakes to help stabilize banks, protect water quality, and improve wildlife habitat.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2021 08:45 am
Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-NY-27, released the following statement after the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture met Wednesday to consider the agriculture portion of the proposed COVID-19 budget reconciliation package.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2021 12:45 pm
Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-C-Lockport, said the governor's "failure to act on signing legislation to ensure proper broadband access was available to all New Yorkers" was "very disappointing." His camp noted calls from citizens about the need for expanded broadband access have been wide reaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people work and learn from home, and e-commerce has become more vital for the state's economy.
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Wed, Feb 10th 2021 11:10 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal to establish the New York State Cares + Baby2Baby Diaper Bank as part of the 2021 Women's Agenda. Through a partnership with Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit that provides basic essentials for children under the age of 18, 20 million donated diapers will be made available to New York's emergency feeding programs for distribution to food banks throughout the state at no cost to families.
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Tue, Feb 9th 2021 02:30 pm
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection and the New York State Department of Financial Services are issuing this alert to consumers regarding two new laws - one providing new protections when purchasing recurring services, and the other requiring notification by New York state-regulated financial institutions prior to charging any account inactivity fees.
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Tue, Feb 9th 2021 09:00 am
New York State United Teachers on Monday congratulated Dr. Betty Rosa on her formal appointment as state education commissioner by the state Board of Regents.
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Tue, Feb 9th 2021 08:55 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced $90.4 million in state funding has been awarded for 20 projects to house New Yorkers experiencing or at risk of homelessness and provide supportive services aimed at addressing the root causes of housing instability.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:45 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the passage of H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act. The bill invests more than $3.5 billion over the next five years to expand registered apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships, creating nearly 1 million new apprentice opportunities nationwide.
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Mon, Feb 8th 2021 12:25 pm
New York State Sen. Tom O'Mara and Patrick M. Gallivan requested Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger work with her leadership to schedule multiple joint legislative budget hearings on health instead of the single one scheduled later this month.
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Sat, Feb 6th 2021 04:25 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets as two weather systems are forecast to impact the state this weekend, with lake effect snow in Western New York and the North Country today and a coastal snowstorm in New York City and Long Island on Sunday.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:30 pm
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos released the 2018-2020 progress report on the restoration and protection of New York's Great Lakes resources.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 03:25 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather planting intentions and the amount of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 02:40 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced more than $1.5 million in federal funding will be directed to state-licensed domestic violence service providers for mobile devices and improved Wi-Fi access. The improved technology will allow programs and shelters to better serve victims and survivors of domestic violence who are facing increased isolation and difficulty accessing services due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2021 09:45 am
Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2021 State of the State proposal to increase homeownership rates in communities that have been adversely impacted by redlining, the governor on Thursday announced the findings of a new report by the New York State Department of Financial Services on redlining in the Buffalo metropolitan area.
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