NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday ordered the state’s transit agency to drop its efforts to impose a $750,000 fee on the New York City Marathon for using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The Democratic governor also encouraged the New York Road Runners, organizers of the venerable race held on the first Sunday … Read more
NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday asked New Yorkers to prepare for hazardous weather, dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages, as a long-lasting storm is forecast to impact the state with periods of Rain through Friday in multiple areas. “My emergency response team just briefed me as we continue to closely monitor … Read more
NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday asked New Yorkers to prepare for hazardous weather, dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages, as a long-lasting storm is forecast to impact the state with periods of Rain through Friday in multiple areas. “My emergency response team just briefed me as we continue to closely monitor … Read more
What you should know Events will be held where the eclipse will be completely visible through a narrow path, known as the path of totality, and where visitors will be able to experience a partial eclipse rare in the rest of the state. “As we prepare to welcome the public to our beautiful state parks … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light serious care issues and even reports of mistreatment suffered by elderly New Yorkers living in nursing homes around the state. In addition to reporting the death of 15,000 older adults, The need to involve more trained personnel to care for the residents of these places and the urgency of … Read more
Hundreds of workers hospital sector and health throughout the Big Apple and the state of New York – on Thursday, February 22 – they left aside their lunch hour and instead of eating they staged simultaneous demonstrations in different counties to demand the Hochul Administration and to the state Legislature, that instead of cutting funds … Read more
What you should know Starting Wednesday, February 21, a new EBT lock/unlock tool in the ConnectEBT app will allow card users to easily lock their EBT cards when not in use to protect their benefits from scammers. “Low-income New Yorkers who buy food and other essential items for their families should never have to discover … Read more
What you should know Starting Wednesday, February 21, a new EBT lock/unlock tool in the ConnectEBT app will allow card users to easily lock their EBT cards when not in use to protect their benefits from scammers. “Low-income New Yorkers who buy food and other essential items for their families should never have to discover … Read more
More than half of New York voters, 56%, believe that the quality of life in the state is worsening, according to a survey released Tuesday. The surveyheld by Siena College, revealed that only 14% think the situation in New York is improving and 25% say it will stay more or less the same. More than … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Sunday that the $355 million fine imposed on Donald Trump for fraud would not affect the state’s business climate, as most local entrepreneurs follow the law. Kathy Hochul says she won’t interfere with Donald Trump fine, assures New York businesses they have nothing to fear. REUTERS/Lindsay DeDario/File Photo(REUTERS) … Read more