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Proposal for environmental rights to be added to New York State’s Constitution on the general election ballot
On this year’s general election ballot voters are asked if an amendment should be added to New York State’s Constitution to “establish the right of each person to clean air and water and a healthful environment.” → Read More
Meal incentives to be offered to incarcerated New Yorkers to get vaccinated
The vaccination rate among incarcerated New Yorkers is about fifty percent and, in order to boost that number, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is expected to offer meal incentives. → Read More
Cuomo’s attorney continues to blast AG report on sexual harassment
The Attorney General report found that Cuomo sexually harassed eleven women. Glavin maintains he didn’t sexually harass anyone. → Read More
NYS Gaming Commission still reviewing mobile sports betting applications
Back in April, the legislature passed mobile sports betting as part of the $212 billion state budget. Online sports wagering is anticipated to bring in $500 million annually once it's fully operational. → Read More
Heat bills in New York anticipated to rise for some Upstate National Grid customers
National Grid forecasts that the typical Upstate New York customer who uses natural gas at their home will see a $155 increase compared to the winter season last year. → Read More
Hochul Administration hits ‘Day 45’
"You've already seen major changes in the second floor. It is unrecognizable to people who are used to seeing individuals who were there in the past," Hochul told the press today. → Read More
JCOPE to probe its own Cuomo book deal approval
New York State’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE is launching a probe into its own body. The Commission will hire outside lawyers to investigate the approval of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $5.1 million book deal. → Read More
New York State’s first public Cannabis Control Board meeting takes place
One of the first actions of the Cannabis Control Board was allowing for the transfer of certain functions and staff from the Department of Health to the Office of Cannabis Management to begin. → Read More
‘Clean water bill’ passed by NYS legislature has yet to be signed by Governor
A bill passed by the legislature would require "statewide testing" for forty types of "emerging contaminants," but the Governor hasn't signed off on it yet. → Read More
Who is the incoming New York DOH Commissioner Mary Bassett?
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Governor Kathy Hochul has named her replacement for outgoing Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. She’s tapped Dr. Mary T. Bassett for the job. Bassett is leaving the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University to return to public service. Bassett previously worked as the New York City Department of Health and Mental […] → Read More
Assembly GOP pushes for delay in health care worker vaccine mandate in New York State
"People have known for quite some time that this was a requirement and I've made it loud and clear over my four weeks in office that I was not going to change my position because I'm charged with protecting the health of all New Yorkers," Governor Kathy Hochul said yesterday. → Read More
New York’s deadline for health care workers to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose ends today
Today is the deadline for health care workers in New York State to receive their first vaccine dose. With the health care industry already dealing with staffing shortages, some are uncertain what tomorrow will look like. → Read More
New York State faces multiple lawsuits for vaccine mandates
Monday is the state’s deadline for health care workers to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While the overwhelming majority of these workers are vaccinated, the mandate has received some legal challenges. → Read More
What constitutes a religious exemption?
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A temporary restraining order has been put on New York State’s health care worker vaccine mandate until October 12th. And the Attorney General’s Office has until 5PM today to submit its opposition papers. Earlier this month a group of health care professionals filed a lawsuit against state officials over the requirement that health care workers in […] → Read More
Memo from Hochul’s Office calls for greater transparency
Restoring confidence in government has been a pillar of Hochul's agenda so far. → Read More
Push to reform New York Justice Commission on Public Ethics continues
Reform to New York State’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics continues to be a topic of discussion in Albany as questions over transparency of the organization continue. → Read More
Leaders in local government talk partnership with Hochul Administration
"You tell us where there's gaps, tell us where something needs to be enhanced by the state and we'll be there without stepping on the local public health agencies," she said. → Read More
NYSIRC expected to release first drafts of maps next week
The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission will soon be putting out the first drafts of its maps to redraw the State's district lines. The process happens every ten years following the Census. → Read More
Brian Benjamin outlines his initial responsibilities as Lieutenant Governor
Benjamin was joined by his family as he took the oath of office. The Democrat from Harlem says he's eager to work with Governor Kathy Hochul. → Read More
Hochul talks vaccination policies for state workers, healthcare staff and college students
"We have to make the workplace itself a safer environment," the Governor said. Hochul says state employees must be vaccinated or face weekly testing by the return-to-work date of October 12th. → Read More