What you should know All child care center workers in New York are now required to wear face coverings under a plan announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday. The Democratic governor says the requirement is effective “now” and applies to all staff and visitors to state-regulated child care centers. Some New York school districts … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared her first state of emergency early Thursday about an hour after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency in all five boroughs because of ” a historic weather event with record city-wide rainfall, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads. ” I am … Read more
New York State lawmakers agreed on Wednesday to extend protections against evictions until January 15, 2022, but the new measure leaves room for landlords to challenge tenants’ hardship claim in court, consistent with the Supreme Court ruling. On August 12, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a group of New York landlords, who argued … Read more
What you should know Kathy Hochul has vowed to clean the house and inherits significant challenges as governor, from the current COVID crisis to crime, marijuana legalization and budget battles. She took significant action related to COVID-19 on the first day in office by adding the death toll reported by the CDC, which is more … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul had been adamant about implementing the mask-wearing mandate in public schools since taking office earlier in the week, but the official decree didn’t arrive until Friday night. A spokesperson confirmed an official order requiring that students, faculty and staff of all grades wear masks in public and private schools. “The Department has … Read more
New York has had a female governor for the first time since Tuesday. Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the 57th governor of the US state. The Democrat Kathy Hochul is sworn in as the 57th governor of New York. – keystone Ad the essentials in brief For the first time in its history, New … Read more
What you should know The governor ordered the state to invest an additional $ 1 million in marketing and outreach efforts to boost applications in underserved areas. All tenants who apply are protected from eviction while the application is being reviewed. In addition, he ordered a quick review of the workflow and redeployment of vendor … Read more
NEW YORK – With Kathy Hochul becoming the first woman to govern in New York, thirteen state monuments will be illuminated to celebrate women’s equality across the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday, during her first day in office, that thirteen of New York’s iconic landmarks will be lit up in purple and gold from … Read more
What you should know Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not run for public office again, his aide said. Cuomo gave his last speech to New Yorkers before his forced resignation over the sexual harassment scandal takes effect at 11:59 p.m. Cuomo came to have the national spotlight where he saw himself as a hero in the … Read more
NEW YORK – New York’s first governor, Kathy Hochul, will take office on Tuesday, August 24. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation from office will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, Hochul spokeswoman Haley Viccaro said Tuesday. Details of how the transfer of charges will take place were not released. Hochul is likely to address … Read more