Senate Majority Advances Legislation To Support New York’s Agriculture Industry
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority advanced legislation supporting farmers and the agriculture industry across New York State. Continue reading
Senator Kavanagh And Assemblywoman Lupardo Reintroduce The Student Journalist Free Speech Act
State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo reintroduced legislation that supports increased rights and protections for student reporters. Continue reading
Harlem’s Senator Benjamin And Others Introduce Legislation To Address Trauma In Prisons
Today, Senator Brian A. Benjamin and Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre introduced the Post-traumatic prison disorder Shawanna W76337 act.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Delivers Testimony On The New York State Executive Budget
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered testimony on the New York State Executive Budget before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature.Continue reading
Legal Recreational Marijuana Creates Thousands Of Jobs, Safety, Quality And Variety
A new report released today says the legalization of marijuana for adult use in New York State will create tens of thousands of jobs and add hundreds of millions in revenue over the next 5 years.Continue reading
Pastors Call On State To Award Remaining Casino Licenses In An Open Transparent Process
We, the clergy members of New York State and New York City respectfully submit this letter of support for Governor Cuomo’s Gaming License initiative approved by voters in 2013.Continue reading
New York State COVID Update, New Strain Appears In Minnesota And More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) NY state update, new strain, and tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University.Continue reading
Senate Majority To Build On Election Reforms And Further Empower New York Voters
The Senate Majority will advance major legislation to improve New York State’s electoral system and empower voters.Continue reading
Statements In Support Of The Senate Democratic Majority’s Election Reforms Legislative Package
Blair Horner, NYPIRG Executive Director, said, “Thanks to the reforms enacted over the past two years, New York has dramatically improved its voter participation rate. Continue reading
Open Letter To Make Community Ad Initiative Signed By Harlem World Magazine And Others
On May 22, 2019, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Executive Order 47, one of the most consequential measures supporting the city’s community media industry.Continue reading
NYIC Action Celebrates Record Turnout Of Immigrant New Yorker Voters For Massive Victory
Yesterday, multiple outlets projected that Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris overwhelmingly swept New York State.Continue reading
CHE Behavioral Health Services Announces It Has Reached Agreements With Insurers
CHE Behavioral Health Services (CHE), a leading national provider of behavioral health services for over 25 years,Continue reading
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s American Crisis, Leadership Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic
Amazon writes that when COVID-19 besieged the United States, New York State emerged as the global “ground zero” for a deadly contagion that threatened the lives and livelihoods of millions.Continue reading
Food Scarcity From Harlem To The Hudson During The COVID-19 Pandemic
As of mid-September 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 25,000 New Yorkers and sickened an additional 445,000.Continue reading
With Virus Cases Back, New Report Details Challenges Of Battling The Flu And COVID
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, leading public health experts are issuing warnings as virus cases rise in New York. Continue reading