New York State’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, is launching a probe into its own body. The Commission will hire outside lawyers to investigate the approval of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $5.1 million book deal. JCOPE’s Chair … [Read more...]
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker Announces Resignation
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has announced his resignation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Zucker's departure Thursday during a COVID-19 briefing, adding that he will stay on as health commissioner until the position is filled. … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Hopes for Transparency, Inclusivity from Gov. Hochul
A week after Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in, State Senator George Borrello is hopeful for the new administration. Borrello said he has already seen things he likes, "For example, being honest about the nursing home deaths, addressing a lot of … [Read more...]
NYS Dept of Health Board Implements COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for All Health Care Workers
A New York State Department of Health board voted unanimously Thursday to implement emergency authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all health care workers in the state, while also removing a planned religious exemption as an alternative to … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Sworn In as NYS First Female Governor
Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as New York State's First Female Governor. The private ceremony took place at 12:01 this morning with the public swearing in ceremony set for 10am. Hochul plans to meet with legislative leaders later this morning … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Loses Second Appeal of Small City School Funding lawsuit
Governor Cuomo has lost his second battle in three months in the Small City School Education Funding case. The New York State Appellate Court has rejected Cuomo's request to appeal a May 27th decision in the small city school case - Maisto versus … [Read more...]
NYS Assembly Judiciary Committee Will Release Impeachment Report
The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee has announced it will release a final report of its impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. In a joint statement by Speaker Carl Heastie and Chair Charles Lavine, the committee says it … [Read more...]
NYS Healthcare Workers Required to be Vaccinated by September 27th
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all healthcare workers in New York State will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27th. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care, … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Will Run In 2022 for A Full Term as Governor
Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul is running. Hochul appeared on NBC's TODAY show Thursday, where she said will run for a full term in 2022 when the seat will be on the ballot. She succeeds disgraced Governor Andrew Cuomo later this month. The … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Distancing Self From Outgoing Governor Cuomo
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul distanced herself from outgoing Governor Andrew Cuomo in her first news conference Wednesday since Cuomo announced his resignation. Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday with impeachment looming following the release of a … [Read more...]
