Senate Majority Advances Reforms To Industrial Development Agencies
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority advanced legislation to reform Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) across from Harlem to the Hudson. Continue reading
Attorney General James Continues Adviser And Securities Filings In New York State Investments
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced additional guidance further elaborating on recent rule amendments prepared by the Investor Protection Bureau (IPB) and adopted in 2020.Continue reading
Attorney General James Takes 270 Guns Off the Streets At Rochester Gun Buyback
Just it's happened from Harlem to Hollis, New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 270 firearms, including 20 assault rifles.Continue reading
The Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program From Harlem To The Hudson
The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce writes that the small business recovery grant program will provide funding to small and micro-businesses.
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Moody’s Investors Services Raises New York City General Obligation Bond Credit Outlook
Yesterday Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) affirmed the Aa2 rating assigned to New York City’s GO bonds and revised the city’s outlook to stable.Continue reading
New York State Sees 66% Increase In Retail And Restaurant Foot Traffic In 2021
We’re continuing to see a steady increase in in-store visits and foot traffic to retail and restaurant establishments for 2021, according to the data scientists at Zenreach.Continue reading
Senate Majority To Advance Legislation To Combat Domestic Violence And Human Trafficking
The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance legislation to support survivors of domestic violence and combat human trafficking in New York State.Continue reading
NY Senate Passes Hoylman Legislation To Translate State Agency Websites For Non-English Speakers
Today, the New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation (S.4716-A/A.6215-A) to require state agency websites to provide a translation into the top 12 languages spoken by New York State residents.Continue reading
Hoylman And Myrie Joint Statement On New Data Showing Lack Of Diversity Among NY State Judges
In accordance with legislation introduced and passed last year by Sen. Brad Hoylman, Senate Judiciary Chairman,Continue reading
Amida Care Celebrates Delay Of Medicaid Pharmacy Carve-Out In New York State Budget
Amida Care, New York State’s largest not-for-profit Medicaid Special Needs Health Plan (SNP) designed for New Yorkers living with complex conditions like HIV.Continue reading
Senate Majority To Pass Legislation That Ends Marijuana Prohibition And Legalizes Recreation
Today, the New York State Senate Majority will pass legislation that will end the prohibition on adult-use marijuana in New York State.Continue reading
No Fracking Way, NY Senate Passes Hoyland Bill To Ban The Use Of Fracking By Products
Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation (S.335) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan), to prohibit fluids generated from hydrofracking or other oil and gas drilling from being applied to roads as a dust inhibiting or de-icing agent. Continue reading
Statements In Support Of The 2021 Senate Majority Budget Proposal
RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, said, "The Senate budget proposal embraces progressive values that working New Yorkers can get behind...Continue reading
Charter Communications Announces $18 Minimum Starting Wage From Harlem To Hollis
Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it has reached a key milestone in its commitment to raising its minimum starting wage to $20 an hour for all employees in 2022.Continue reading
First Lady McCray Statement Regarding Proposed State Budget Cuts To Diversity In Medicine Program
First Lady Chirlane McCray today released the following statement regarding proposed New York State funding cuts to the Diversity in Medicine Program:Continue reading