NEW YORK - The funeral for former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo is scheduled to take place Tuesday in New York City. New York's 52nd Governor died on Jan. 1, 2015 - just hours after his son Andrew Cuomo was sworn into his second term in office as the … [Read more...]
Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Solider
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is directing that flags on State government buildings be flown at half-staff today in honor of Command Sgt. Major Wardell Benjamin Turner, who died this past Monday in Afghanistan. Turner died on Monday, Nov. 24 from … [Read more...]
Election 2014: Dems Win State-Wide Offices, GOP Sees Success in NY Senate and Across Region
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will remain in office for four more years. That after voters across New York went to the polls on Tuesday to vote for the top office in New York State – along with several other statewide, regional and local … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County to Receive Nearly $100,000 to Help Pay for New Rescue Equipment
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday also announced that $4.4 million will be awarded to communities across New York to protect critical infrastructure, increase rescue team capabilities, and bring tactical response team capabilities in line with … [Read more...]
State Officials Confirm First Case of Ebola, Astorino Critical of State for Not Enacting Preventative Measures
NEW YORK - State and Federal Health officials have confirmed that a New York physician who’s worked with Doctors Without Borders has tested positive for Ebola and is being treated at Bellevue Hospital in New York City - one of eight hospitals … [Read more...]
Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off in Only Televised Debate
BUFFALO - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo squared off Wednesday night against three of his opponents in this year’s election, including Rob Astorino – the Republican County Executive from Westchester County. The only debate to feature four of the five … [Read more...]
1400 Police Officers Across NY Recieve Training to Administer Anti-Overdose Drug
ALBANY - New York’s fight against the growing heroin epidemic is gaining national attention. On Friday the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy commended the State’s program that trains law enforcement officers to administer … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Response Plan in the Event of Ebola Case in New York
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday convened New York State agency leadership along with regional hospital and healthcare representatives to outline the State's plans for Ebola preparedness and to assure New Yorkers that the State is taking every … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Polilcy for Sexual Assault on All SUNY Campuses
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) will put in place a comprehensive system-wide uniform set of practices to combat sexual assaults on SUNY campuses. The Governor attended Thursday’s meeting … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for State to Contract More with Small Businesses Owned by Minorities, Women
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation designed to increase the number of certified Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises (MWBEs) in New York State. The bill authorizes the state to grant a one year provisional MWBE … [Read more...]
