New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the $237 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget agreement.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Applauds NYS Budget For Expanding Access To Underserved Communities From Harlem To The Hudson
Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Budget for FY 2023 that includes a key provision which will allow more New Yorkers from underserved communities.Continue reading
Additional Letters Published By Office Of Inspector General As Part Of Transparency Initiative
The New York State Inspector General is celebrating the agency’s commitment to transparency and open government by releasing an additional five historical letters online during Sunshine Week.Continue reading
Money, Not Study, For Nursing Home Oversight; Advocates Urge $20M In State Budget for Ombudsman Program
Advocates for the aging are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to better fund—rather than further study—the State’s independent nursing home oversight program in the wake of over 15,000 nursing home COVID deaths so far during the pandemic.Continue reading
All Our Kin Welcomes NY Governor’s Commitment To Child Care, Asserts It Is ‘Not Enough’ To Solve State’s Care Crisis
In response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address today, Steven Morales, New York Policy Director for All Our Kin, released the following statement:Continue reading
The NYSLTA Applauds Governor Hochul and The NY State Legislature On Passage And Signing Of Remote Online Notarization Law
Today, the New York State Land Title Association (NYSLTA) applauded Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator James Skoufis, Assemblymember Nily Rozic.Continue reading
“Truth in Vaccination” Bill Protecting COVID Vaccine Records From Fraud Becomes Law In New York State
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) into law, S.4516C/A.7536B.Continue reading
New Law Combats Housing Discrimination In NY Through Improved Education For Real Estate Professionals
NY Senators Send Letter To Hochul Urging Replenishment Of The Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
Today, Senator Anna M. Kaplan, Chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business, sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul.Continue reading
Gov Hochul Signs Kaplan’s Small Business Support Legislation From Harlem To The Hudson
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation authored by Senator Anna M. Kaplan that will help small business owners to cut through red tape.Continue reading
Hip, Hip, Hooray, Gov Hochul Signs Kaplan’s Legislation Creating Advisory Group To Support Women Veterans
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) and Assemblymember Monica P. Wallace(D-Lancaster), S.701a/A.1140.Continue reading
Hate Symbols On Public Property Banned From Harlem To The Hudson In New York
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) and Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont), S.4615A/A.5402A.Continue reading
Nation’s Toughest Restrictions On Ghost Guns Signed Into Law By Governor Kathy Hochul
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation to crack down on "ghost guns," untraceable firearms used by criminals to evade background checks. Continue reading
Legislation Promoting Transparency In Government Signed Into Law By Governor Kathy Hochul
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation aimed at boosting transparency in state and local government. Continue reading
Groups Push Gov. Hochul To Invest In “Better Buildings” For Health And Climate
As the health hazards and climate impacts of burning gas and other fossil fuels for cooking and heating in buildings gain more attention nationally.Continue reading