State Senator George Borrello joined Governor Kathy Hochul as she signed the "Nourish New York" program into law this weekend. The Nourish New York initiative reroutes New York's surplus agricultural products to the populations who need them most … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Expanding Protections for LGBTQ+ Community, Victims of Sex Trafficking
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that expands protections for the LGBTQ+ community and those who have been victims of sex trafficking. One bill gives utility customers the right to be addressed and acknowledged by their preferred name … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Establishes Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation establishing the Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund. The legislation authorizes gifts on personal income tax returns for substance use disorder education and recovery. Money in this fund … [Read more...]
Paid Family Leave Will Include Care for Siblings in NYS
Paid family leave in New York state has been expanded to include caring for siblings. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill Monday that will go into effect January 2023. Under the current law, employees cannot take leave to care for a sibling with a … [Read more...]
Court Rules Against Religious Exemption for NY Healthcare Workers Vaccine Mandate
New York State health care workers will no longer have a religious exemption to the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a federal appeals court vacated a temporary injunction Friday. CNN reports the three-judge panel in the US Court of Appeals … [Read more...]
NYS In Strong Fiscal Position Following Mid-Year Financial Plan Update
New York State is in a strong fiscal position based on the mid-year update to the state's Financial Plan. Governor Kathy Hochul said the state's economic growth is beating expectations with revenues projected to be an additional $4 billion higher … [Read more...]
Anti-Gun Violence Legislation Signed
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a package of legislation to combat gun violence and to address ghost guns. One bill prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers by anyone other than a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms. The … [Read more...]
Bus Safety Programs to Be Funded Partially through Fines
Some money from fines for drivers who illegal pass a school bus will now go toward bus safety programs in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation which aims to discourage motorists from illegally passing stopped school buses … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Laws Signed
As Domestic Violence Awareness month ends, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a domestic violence legislative package into law. One bill requires the release of individuals from utility corporation services in instances of domestic violence. The … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces New Program to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new program to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation online. The campaign includes a dedicated website as well as downloadable toolkits to address misinformation topics around the COVID-19 vaccine. The new … [Read more...]
