State legislation is being developed that will ban guns in government buildings, health facilities, places where children gather and public transportation in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision making it easier to legally carry firearms in … [Read more...]
NYS Gubernatorial Primaries for Democratic, Republican Parties Today
Gubernatorial primaries for the Democratic and Republican parties are today in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is trying to make history as the first female governor elected in the state with just 10 months in office under her belt. She is … [Read more...]
Three-Way Race for Democrats for NYS Lieutenant Governor
It's a three-way race for Democrats running for the Lieutenant Governor seat. Antonio Delgado, Governor Kathy Hochul's recently named lieutenant governor, has a significant financial advantage and the Democratic Party endorsement. Delgado, a … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Calls Special State Legislature Session for June 30 to Further Address Gun Legislation
Governor Kathy Hochul said she is bringing state lawmakers back on Thursday, June 30 to consider gun safety legislation in response to the Supreme Court striking down key portions of the state's licensing law. The court on Thursday, June 23 … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns New York Handgun Law
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision on the meaning of the Second Amendment. The 6-3 ruling was the court’s second important decision on the right to … [Read more...]
Minority-Led Team Chosen to Manage $200 Million New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the team chosen to manage a $200 million fund to support social equity in the cannabis industry. Social Equity Impact Ventures, LLC, a minority-led investment team, will sponsor and manage the New York Social … [Read more...]
Americold Facility Construction Complete, Will Create 60 Jobs
The new Americold facility in the town of Dunkirk will create 60 jobs. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Americold has completed construction of a 181,000-square-foot cold storage distribution facility on approximately 28 acres. The $41 … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs John Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the landmark John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York into law on Monday. The legislation cements New York State's place as a national leader on voting rights and fulfilling a key part of the Governor's 2022 State … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Highlights $125 Million Investment in Early Childhood Education, Childcare
Governor Kathy Hochul is highlighting a $125 million investment in early childhood education as part of the 2023 state budget. The enacted budget uses the investment to expand access to full-day pre-K for four-year-old children, creating … [Read more...]
FDA Committee Approves COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5
COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5 have been approved by an FDA committee. The Food and Drug Administration's Advisory Committee approved amending the Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine … [Read more...]
