Today, the New York State Legislature voted to approve their plan for Congressional district maps that will be in effect for the next decade.
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Council Member Rodriguez Calls For NY State Must Extend The Eviction Moratorium
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez stated, "The devastating impact that the end of the eviction moratorium will have on working and low-income communities is unprecedented.Continue reading
NYers Could Benefit By Enrolling Today In Affordable Health Plan Through NY State Of Health
Hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers lack health insurance than before the coronavirus pandemic began last year – particularly those of color. Continue reading
Governor Cuomo Announces NY State To Adopt New CDC Guidance From Harlem To Hollis
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that beginning May 19, 2021, NY State will adopt the CDC's "Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People" for most business and public settings. Continue reading
Senate Passes Hoylman Bill Allowing New Yorkers To Submit Absentee Ballots Via Secure Drop Boxes
Today, the NY State Senate passed legislation (S.492) that would allow local Boards of Elections to establish absentee ballot drop box locations from Harlem to the Hudson.Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat And House Democrats’ Applauds HEROES Act And Greater Impact To NY State And District
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced support for The Heroes Act, House Democrats’ latest legislation to address the continued public health crisis.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Legislature To Hold Two Joint Legislative Public Hearings On NY State COVID-19 Impact
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins today announced the Legislature will soon hold two public hearings to address the impacts of COVID-19 on New York State. Continue reading
Hoylman, Kaplan, Rosenthal And Lavine Introduce Comprehensive Legislation On “Ghost Guns”
Today Senator Brad Hoylman, Senator Anna M. Kaplan, Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal and Assembly Member Charles D. Lavine introduced comprehensive legislation to curb the manufacturing of "ghost guns."Continue reading