ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday launched the NYS Community Schools initiative, a new statewide program he announced in the 2013 State of the State address that will transform schools in distressed communities into hubs for a wide range of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Equality Coaltion Calls for Passage of Women’s Equality Act in Albany
ALBANY - The newly formed New York Women's Equality Coalition is using Women's History Month to push for state-wide reform regarding women’s rights. According to an article in the Albany Times-Union, the coalition, which claims more than 500 member … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Goodell Gives Initial Reaction to 2013 State of the State
Chautauqua County’s representative in the State Assembly has mixed reviews of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2013 state of the state address. Assemblyman Andy Goodell is voicing support for the governor’s proposal to reform broken systems like workers’ … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Lays Out Aggressive Agenda in 2013 State of the State Address
ALBANY - “We have work do!” That was the overall message from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday as he delivered his annual State of the State address in Albany. Calling it his most ambitious agenda since coming on board as governor in 2011, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces Several Progressive Agenda Items in 2013 SOTS
ALBANY - Governor Cuomo's state of the state address contained what could be one of the most progressive agendas in state history. Cuomo called for an increase in minimum wage to $8.75 an hour, improving public safety through a seven-point gun … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Reacts to State of the State
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s representative in the upper chamber in Albany said she was encouraged by Governor Cuomo’s focus on restoring the upstate economy in his state of the state address. The Governor said he would do so by concentrating on job … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo to Deliver State of the State Address this Afternoon
ALBANY - All eyes will be on Albany this afternoon, as Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to deliver his third State of the State address at 1:30 p.m. The annual address will allow Cuomo to lay out his vision and plan for the state this year. Next to his … [Read more...]
