A new State Human Rights Unit is being established to help deal with hate and bias prevention in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, which is charged with leading public … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Accommodations Expanded in New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation expanding accommodations for breastfeeding in the workplace. Hochul said that currently, employers must give reasonable break times and make reasonable efforts to provide a space for employees to pump … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Bill Protecting Nursing Home Residents From Infection
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to protect nursing home residents from infection and keep loved ones informed. The bill requires residential health care facilities to swiftly update residents as well as their family members and … [Read more...]
Lee Zeldin Ends Bid to Chair Republican National Committee
Lee Zeldin is stepping back from running to chair the Republican National Committee. Zeldin said in a statement that he is falling short of a needed majority to defeat current chair, Ronna McDaniel. McDaniel has been serving as the RNC Chair … [Read more...]
NYS Health Commission Announces Resignation
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett has announced she will resign on January 1. In a statement, Bassett said she plans to return to the Harvard Chan School of Public Health. Bassett, a former New York City health commissioner, … [Read more...]
New York State Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness Incentive Program Eligibility Expanded
College graduates who are pursuing careers in agriculture are in line for expanded student debt relief under a new state law. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law that addresses eligibility for the New York State Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces $9 Million For Loan Repayment Program for Mental Health Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $9 million in state funding for a loan repayment program for mental health workers. The Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program will be administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health. It will … [Read more...]
New State Law Protects People From Wage Garnishment Due to Medical Debt
A new state law will protect people from having their wages garnished if they owe medical debt. Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that amends the civil practice law and rules to prohibit health care providers from placing home liens … [Read more...]
Three Local Municipalities Receiving $1.7 Million Toward Housing Rehabilitation
Three Chautauqua County municipalities will receive a total of $1.7 million in Community Development Block Grants toward housing rehabilitation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $33 million has been awarded to dozens of municipalities for … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Runs Traffic Safety Initiative for Thanksgiving Weekend
State Police and local law enforcement agencies are stepping up action to prevent unsafe driving behavior as the winter holiday season kicks off. The special traffic safety initiative for the Thanksgiving weekend runs from today through Monday, … [Read more...]
