Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a new website containing resources offered by New York State and its partners to help Ukrainian people and other refugees in the state. This follows the Governor's announcement warning consumers … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Is Backing Changes to Bail Reforms
Governor Kathy Hochul is backing a series of changes to the state’s 2019 bail reforms. The Gothamist reports Hochul sent a 10-point public safety plan to the state Legislature last week that, among other measures, would allow judges to set bail … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Combating Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a package of laws to combat sexual harassment and discrimination. The legislation establishes a toll free confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment.It also includes the State and all public … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs New Executive Order Restricting Business with Russia
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new executive order banning State agencies and public authorities from doing business with companies that have continued to do business in Russia. Hochul had previously signed an executive order banning state … [Read more...]
State to Distribute 20 Million COVID-19 At Home Tests this Spring
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that more than 20 million COVID-19 over-the-counter tests will be distributed across the state this Spring. Hochul said, "As we've seen throughout the pandemic, test kits are a critical tool in the fight to stop … [Read more...]
NYS Updating Software to Streamline and Accelerate Responses to FOIL Requests
Governor Kathy Hochul announced new actions to increase transparency and access to public records. Hochul has directed the New York State Office of Information Technology Services to issue a Request for Quotes to secure a software platform which … [Read more...]
State Assembly, Senate Pass Separate Budget Proposals
Spending is up in the separate budget plans passed by the State Assembly and Senate on Monday. WXXI news reports both houses, led by Democrats, propose spending more than $6 billion above Governor Kathy Hochul’s spending plan. Assembly Speaker … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia to Receive Funding for Child Care Center
SUNY Fredonia is among other SUNY campuses receiving funding for a child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiative, which includes the distribution of $4.5 million in federal and state funding. The monies will support current … [Read more...]
Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NYS
Farmers and people with prior cannabis-related criminal offenses will be given priority in cannabis sale permits in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this as part of the "Seeding Opportunity Initiative" Thursday. This farm-to-store … [Read more...]
State Announces Free Snowmobile Weekends for Out-of-State Riders
Out-of-State visitors and Canadians will be able to snowmobile for free in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul waived the requirement for out-of-staters and Canadians to register their snowmobile in New York State for the weekends of March 5 and … [Read more...]
