Governor Kathy Hochul revealed Wednesday during his speech of the New York State situation more details about his plan to replace the current ethics application body by a new entity “who responds to New Yorkers and not politicians” . Hochul’s plan would abolish the state’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics, created in 2011 by former … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first State of New York address on Wednesday was what the president described as a “mere sampling” of the more than 220 proposals for 2022. Hochul spoke to a limited audience in the Assembly room at the New York State Capitol in Albany. Among other initiatives, the governor proposed offering a tax … Read more
New legislation in New York will ban the sale of furniture, mattresses and electronic displays that contain certain dangerous flame retardant chemicals that have been linked to high risks of neurological injury, hormonal disruption and cancer. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the signing of legislation S.4630-B / A.5418-B on Sunday. This bill will regulate chemicals in … Read more
The city’s Health Commissioner advised New Yorkers to plan their Christmas gatherings indoors so they don’t pose a risk to “the most vulnerable family members.” While Dr. Dave Chokshi did not advise residents to cancel their festivities, he did suggest that they consider virtual celebrations or moving dinner outside. Or, use the masks, respect physical … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Nurses For Our Future scholarship program, which will cover the tuition of 1,000 new healthcare workers to earn nursing certificates at SUNY and CUNY. The program seeks to respond to health care shortages and a shortage of workers in hospitals across the state. “Just a year ago, we were celebrating … Read more
New Yorkers can now take paid family leave to care for a sibling after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a law Monday expanding existing leave policies in the state. New York passed a paid family leave package in 2016 with a plan to phase in, over several years, the percentage of regular wages employees … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency Monday night, before rains intensify in the tri-state area through Wednesday morning. The governor warned that four or more inches of rain is expected, which can cause flash flooding in several areas. With severe weather including heavy rain and high winds expected tonight through Wednesday, I am … Read more
What you should know Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that $ 125 million in state funding is available to assist homeowners who were unable to participate in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program due to a federal requirement. The Homeowner Rental Assistance Program provides up to 12 months of past due rent to … Read more
NEW YORK – New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Saturday the latest round of communities achieving certification for the state’s Climate Smart Communities program that supports local efforts to address emerging economic, social and environmental challenges. for climate change The certification for the 11 local governments is given due to the measures they took to … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that thousands of refugees from Afghanistan will make their home in New York over the next six months. “New York has a history of welcoming those seeking a safe haven from violence and persecution, a proud tradition our state continues today in helping evacuees from Afghanistan rebuild,” Governor Hochul said … Read more