Thomas DiNapoliALBANY - New York's state employees are on track to break the record for annual overtime, with more than $337 million booked so far. That’s according to a report released Wednesday by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who also … [Read more...]
New York Delegation in Puerto Rico to Discuss Economic and Healthcare Crises
PUERTO RICO - Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Puerto Rico today with a New York delegation that will discuss the Puerto Rican government’s ongoing healthcare crisis and economic challenges. The Governor and the delegation will be meeting with Puerto … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Changes to Implementation of Common Core
NY Governor Andrew CuomoALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he plans to pursue legislation to change the Common Core program in New York. On Thursday the governor released a statement saying he agrees with the goal of the learning standards, but … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Launches “Enough Is Enough” Campaign
(Office of the Governor - Kevin P. Coughlin)NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo is kicking off the “Enough is Enough” awareness campaign to highlight the state’s new law to combat sexual violence on college campuses. The law takes effect this … [Read more...]
Governor Offers Condolences to Journalists Killed in Virginia, Says Nation Must Address Gun Violence
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has offered his condolences to those affected by the shooting of two journalists in Virginia. The governor also said the incident shows why the nation must address gun violence. 24-year-old reporter Alison Parker and … [Read more...]
State Park Campgrounds on Pace for Record Attendance in 2015
ALBANY - Attendance at New York State Park campgrounds is on pace for another record-setting year. That’s according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who’s reminding New Yorkers that many of the state’s finest camping facilities are open for fall camping well … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Patrols, Enforcement Now Underway Through Labor Day
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving. The 20-day campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and is … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Anit-Smoking Regulations for After School-Programming
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that he says will protect children across the State from exposure to second-hand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking near schools while after-school programs are in … [Read more...]
20 NYS DEC Employees Sent to West Coast to Fight Wildfires
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that a crew of 20 employees and volunteers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is traveling to the West Coast to assist in the containment of fires burning in Northern … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Set to Increase to $15 an Hour
ALBANY - The minimum wage for fast food workers could soon be going up to $15 an hour. That after a state wage board – chaired by Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown - unanimously recommended the increase on Wednesday. Under the recommendation, New York … [Read more...]
