Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to make all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State zero-emissions by 2035. In addition, the Governor directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to release a proposed regulation … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Designates COVID-19 as Airborne Infectious Disease Under NYS HERO Act
Governor Kathy Hochul has designated COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the state's HERO Act. The designation requires all employers to implement workplace safety plans in the event of an airborne infectious disease in order to help … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Related to Workplace Safety, Wages
Governor Kathy Hochul signed on Labor Day four pieces of legislation related to workplace safety and wages. The bills establish a demonstration program to implement speed violation monitoring systems in work zones to keep workers safe and make … [Read more...]
NYS Issues Further Guidance and Regulations for Schools Reopening
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced requirements and guidance for schools to reopening. The Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation Thursday and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Extending Virtual Access to Public Meetings
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under New York State's Open Meetings Law. The law allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The New York State Legislature voted Wednesday to extend New York’s eviction moratorium to January and expanded the provisions of the federal rent relief program. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports the original residential and … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Extends Eviction Moratorium, Announces Special Legislative Session
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday night an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature is set to begin today. Governor Hochul also signed a proclamation extending New York State's eviction moratorium to January 15th, 2022. The … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces $65 Million for COVID-19 Booster Shot Distribution
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $65 million will be made available to local health departments to support distribution of COVID-19 booster shots. Hochul, speaking at University of Buffalo, said local health departments will be supporting the … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Hopes for Transparency, Inclusivity from Gov. Hochul
A week after Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in, State Senator George Borrello is hopeful for the new administration. Borrello said he has already seen things he likes, "For example, being honest about the nursing home deaths, addressing a lot of … [Read more...]
Final Toll Booth Removed on NYS Thruway In Transition to Cashless Tolling
The final toll booth on the New York State Thruway was removed Monday. Governor Kathy Hochul said the removal of the toll plaza in Westfield at exit 60 was the final piece in the $355 million dollar Cashless Tolling Design-Build Project. A total of … [Read more...]
