Watch As Gov. Andrew Cuomo Gives New York State Of The State Address (Live)
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will share his goals for New York City's future during the 2020 State of the State speech Wednesday.Continue reading
Electeds “Restoration Of Honor Act” Signed Into Law, Finally Restoring Equal Rights To LGBTQ Veterans
This week, after New Yorkers commemorated Veterans’ Day, Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Didi Barrett’s Restoration of Honor Act (S.45B/A.8097) was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Continue reading
New York Announces Emergency Ban On E-Cigarettes
Over the weekend, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he would issue an emergency order to ban flavored e-cigarette products.Continue reading
Foundations Call On Governor Cuomo To Support Census Outreach From Harlem To Hollis
On Friday, February 8, 2019, more than 30 foundations sent a letter to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo highlighting the importance of state support for Census outreach and education to ensure an accurate and fair count in 2020.Continue reading
Ouch, De Blasio Dead Last Among NYers’ Picks For President From Harlem To Hollis
New Yorkers think a congresswoman who isn't even eligible for the White House would be a better president than Mayor Bill de Blasio, a new poll suggests reports Patch.Continue reading
Coumo Wants To Join The Rest Of The Nation To Make Weed Legal From Harlem To The Hudson
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday named legalizing recreational marijuana among his priorities for the first 100 days of his next term but offered no details on how to do it, reports Patch.Continue reading
Deadly N.Y. Crash Spotlights Loopholes For Limos From Harlem To The Hudson
Crains NY reports that a limousine crash over the weekend that killed 20 people has focused attention on rules governing the ungainly vehicles.
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Cuomo Moves Closer To Legalizing Marijuana From Harlem To The Hudson
Patch reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that he was creating a workgroup to draft regulation to make marijuana legal in New York for adults.Continue reading
Seitu’s World: Gov. Cuomo And Others Announce New Laws During Gun-Violence Awareness Month
On Monday, June 4, 2018, photographer Seitu Oronde was at Gov. Andrew Cuomo, NYC Council Member Andy King and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., and others held a press conference at Evander Childs High School Campus in the Bronx, NY.
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Report: Marijuana Could Be A $3.1B Business And End “Disproportionate Impact”
NY State Joins Anti-Segregation Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Administrations HUD
Curb reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans to include New York State in a lawsuit filed against the federal government for its failure to enforce the Fair Housing Act. Continue reading
NYCHA State Of Emergency From Harlem To Hollis Could Cost City Hundreds Of Millions
Curbed NY reports that Earlier this month, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially declared a state of emergency on the New York City Housing Authority, calling for the appointment of an independent monitor who will oversee expedited repairs at public housing facilities.Continue reading
Harlem Rep Espaillat Commends Gov Cuomo For Designing Multiple Opportunity Zones Uptown
Congressman Adriano Espaillat released the following statement on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recommendation to establish multiple opportunity zones throughout New York’s 13th congressional district that will promote investment and continued growth into the community.Continue reading
Harlem’s UMEZ Announces Ken Knuckles To Retire After 15 Years Leading The Organization
The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) today announced that the organization’s longtime President and Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth J. Knuckles, will step down in June after 15 years of service to begin his retirement.Continue reading
Cuomo Lays Groundwork For Legalizing Marijuana From Harlem To Hollis
NY Post reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid the groundwork Thursday for legalizing marijuana in New York, saying neighboring states already have, or are about to, so “for all intents and purposes it is going to be here anyway.”Continue reading
