ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined the economic cost of a Federal default on New York, including serious potential damages to the fiscal health of the State that would undermine the economic progress it has made in the last three years. … [Read more...]
October is Domestic Awareness Month, Public Encouraged to Wear Purple on Oct.16
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed October 2013 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York State, and he encourages all New Yorkers to participate in the State’s annual Shine the Light on Domestic Violence campaign by wearing purple … [Read more...]
Cuomo Reminds New Yorkers to Register for STAR Exemption
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that, after just six weeks, more than one million homeowners have registered with New York State for their Basic STAR exemptions. Basic STAR saves New York homeowners $700 every year on average, but is only … [Read more...]
State Officially Recognizes Name Change of ‘Lake Erie Wine Country Trail’
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that officially affirms the name change of the Chautauqua Wine Trail to the “Lake Erie Wine Country Trail,” the group’s preferred title for marketing and promotional efforts since … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces New Tax Relief Commission, Pataki and McCall to Serve as Co-Chairs
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has enlisted one of his predecessors to look for ways to cut taxes for businesses and middle class New Yorkers. On Wednesday, the governor named former Gov. George Pataki and former state Comptroller Carl McCall as … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs New Laws Aimed at Shielding Children and Protecting Victims
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed two bills that will further shield children from sexual offenders and protect victims of domestic violence. The first bill restricts the parental rights of convicted sexual offenders when a child is born as a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Announces New Program to Keep Kids in School
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of Every Student Present, a public awareness campaign to help school leadership, parents, and communities promote school attendance. The initiative addresses the detrimental impact chronic … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Announces Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program, State Seeking Participants
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is trying to make it easier for electric vehicles to be used throughout New York State. On Friday the Governor announced a new program under Charge NY to accelerate the market adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Calls for Tighter Laws to Protect Renters, Regulate Landlords
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced proposed Slumlord Prevention Guidelines (SPG) for bank lending to help protect tenants, strengthen communities, and promote sustainable, long-term investments in rental housing. The guidelines … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: ‘Taste NY’ Center Opens on NYS Thruway
ALBANY - The state’s first major attempt at pushing its “Taste NY” marketing campaign got off the ground yesterday. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that the New Baltimore Service Area on the New York State Thruway is the first location in … [Read more...]
