New York’s Elise Stefanik Installed As New GOP Conference Chair
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The vote came two days after House Republicans ousted Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from the leadership role after her continued criticism of former President Donald Trump.
App NEWS
New York Keeps Its Mask Rules; Other COVID Rules Will Ease Wednesday
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Connecticut and Pennsylvania promptly lifted their outdoor mask mandates. New Jersey, and Massachusetts, like New York, are waiting a little longer.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo: Making Someone Uncomfortable ‘Is Not Harassment’
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Governor Cuomo said flat-out at several public appearances that he did nothing “wrong,” and rebuffing claims that his actions violated the state’s laws on sexual harassment.
Crime and Justice
Governor’s Views Of Attorney General Probe Grow Negative
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In recent weeks, when the governor is asked by reporters about the probe, his answers often include a reference to the attorney general’s possible political motivations.
New York State Begins Pfizer Vaccinations For Younger Teens
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The Governor also announced that beaches and pools will operate with 6′ social distancing, with the goal to reopen them to 100% capacity by July 4.
Arts
Former Inmates And Cornell Students Premiere “Confinements” This Sunday
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“There’s a great value in using theater as a transformative process through which people can explore their own lives.”
News
Increase In Violence Hits Close To Home For Asian Americans
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“For instance, I had an elderly Asian man tell me he went out on the street, and he was spat upon by somebody.”
Energy
New York Lawmakers Seek to Expand Electric Vehicle Access By Allowing Direct Sales
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“We want to make it easier for customers to have access to them wherever you live in New York state, not just in the downstate markets.”
Government
Over Half of New York Adults Are Fully Vaccinated
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“Even if a younger person tends to be less affected by COVID, they can transmit COVID just as easily as anyone. So, we have to change the mindset.”
Education
Bridging A Digital Divide, Subsidized Internet Program Enrollment Begins
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A new federal program will provide low-income residents with a monthly stipend to help pay for internet service.
App NEWS
New York Bill Would Give Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors Their Day In Court
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The bill is gaining strength in the State Legislature.
News
Rob Astorino Enters Race For New York Governor, Seeks Rematch With Cuomo
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“The problem has been not just Andrew Cuomo … but this whole system up here has to be fixed. It’s broken and unfortunately the people of New York have responded by leaving.”
Judge Dismisses NRA Bankruptcy Case, New York Could Seek Group’s Dissolution
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A federal judge threw out the National Rifle Association’s bid to declare bankruptcy Tuesday, allowing New York to proceed in its effort to dissolve the gun rights group for alleged “fraud and abuse.”
Et Tu, Elise? Trump Critic Set To Lose Leadership Job To New York Republican
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Elise Stefanik, a four-term New York congresswoman, is working to remove Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., from her leadership post over her ongoing criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Underground Railroad Statue Stolen From Western New York Town
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The missing statue is that of “Tom,” a runaway slave in torn clothing, his hand outstretched toward another statue, that of Catherine Harris. Harris and her father were the first “colored” people in Jamestown.
Economy
Charter Spectrum To Raise Some Monthly Fees
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The rate increases include a $1.54 a month increase in the Broadcast TV Surcharge, which Spectrum said reflects the costs incurred from local broadcast TV stations.
Government
New York’s Updated Trout Fishing Regulations May Lure Amateur Anglers
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“I think it’s going to be excellent trout fishing, especially for beginners because the stocked trout are hungry and not too bright.”
Rochester Wants To Reimagine Police. What Do People Imagine That Means?
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Stanley Martin wants to rethink Rochester police — a radical new plan to abolish the police gradually. Others also talk about “reimagining” police, though they mean the same word very differently.
New York’s Doing What the Federal Government Won’t: Giving Benefits To Gay Veterans
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Though many still don’t qualify for federal veterans benefits, they now can receive state benefits in New York, Colorado, and other states.
Crime and Justice
New York Correction Officers Sue To Overturn New Solitary Confinement Law
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“This ‘reform’ shows a deliberate and callous indifference to the lives and safety of Correction Officers, Correction Sergeants and peaceful incarcerated individuals in the general population of State prisons.”
Education
SUNY, CUNY To Require COVID Vaccinations
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“You go to a SUNY school, State University of New York, City University of New York, you must have a vaccine to come back in September. If you must have a vaccine, get it now, if you have to get it anyway.”
I Came Close To Dying: Wall Street’s Most Photographed Man Is Ready For Normalcy
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If 100% of a firm’s traders are fully vaccinated, they can start sending more to the stock exchange floor. They can eat lunch in their booths again. Masks will be optional in some parts of the floor.
Government
NYDOH Suffers Backlash At The Hands Of A Disability Advocacy Group
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“We really feel that our population of loved ones is just being completely disregarded.”
Crime and Justice
Bill In New York Legislature Would Erase Some Lingering Criminal Records
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“I’ve been denied a lot of jobs because of my criminal background. I’ve been denied a lot of housing throughout the years because of my criminal background.”
Arts
Pop-Up Bookstores Become Indie Lit’s Guide To Survival
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The rise of big-box bookstore chains like Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Waldenbooks battered independent bookstores in the 1990s. Indies have since been rendered an endangered species by Amazon. Most that remain, at least in the city, specialize in used books, first editions, and hard-to-find titles. CLICK HERE.
App NEWS
Working Families Party Wins Court Case In Syracuse
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The suit was filed by eight Republicans hoping to keep or earn county legislature seats. It was one of multiple similar lawsuits filed across the state.
App NEWS
New York Lawmakers Hear Testimony On ‘Clean Slate’ Legislation
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“If passed, this legislation would pose a serious threat to public safety. Day care providers would have no way to ensure the people they hire to look after your children are not violent criminals.”
Environment
DEC Commissioner Says Funding Necessary for New York’s Environmental Projects
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“We do need to find a way to pay for all the transportation, housing, industrial changes that the state will undertake.”
App NEWS
As HERO Act Is Signed Into Law, Supporters Celebrate Its Worker Protections
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“It is not a cost saving mechanism to put your employees and customers at risk of death.”
News
Conservative Party Says Stefanik ‘Perfect’ As Cheney Replacement In GOP Leadership
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Cheney “is laser focused on a vendetta against President Trump and that is completely the wrong platform to be using as the leader of the House.”
Government
Broadway To Reopen Sept. 14, New Rules for Baseball Games
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Fans who are unvaccinated will have to sit in a separate, socially distanced section with a maximum capacity of 33%.
Blue Jays Confirm Return To Buffalo For Home Games In Bisons’ Ballpark
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The Jays, unable to play in Toronto’s Rogers Centre and unsuccessful in attempts to use another major league ballpark, played a majority of their home games in Sahlen Field last summer.
App NEWS
New York Lawmakers Mandate Minimum Staffing for Nursing Homes, Hospitals
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“Finally, we could have a strong law and tools we need to advocate for our patients.”
Snarl Of Cannabis Regulations Could Halt New York’s 2021 Growing Season
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“These are growing pains. And the people that can navigate the growing pains, both with patience, intelligence and capital, they could come out in the next 3-5 years being pretty successful.”
Government
Gillibrand Pushes Legislation That Would Lower Prescription Drug Costs
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“I think this is an idea that is deeply bipartisan. 88% of Americans support it, so I hope we can get some bipartisan legislation passed. If not, if we do reform the filibuster, this could be included.”
Government
New York Lawmakers Move to Extend Eviction Moratorium Through August
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The legislation would apply to both residential and commercial tenants who file a hardship declaration form with their landlord.
App NEWS
Many COVID-19 Restrictions Could End Soon In New York
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The governor said everything can’t be reopened all at once — it’s not like flipping a “light switch,” he said — and some restrictions will remain for now.
App NEWS
SUNY Campuses Allow Fully Vaccinated Folks To Go Mask-Free Outdoors
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“As we set our sights on the fall semester and reopening our campuses, we hope to be able to lift many more COVID-related restrictions in the weeks and months to come.”
App NEWS
As Budget Grows, New York Comptroller Urges Lawmakers To Set Aside Money
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DiNapoli believes there is an opportunity to set aside the new revenues to make sure the state is in a good position in case of an emergency, such as another lockdown.
App NEWS
Restaurants Say They Need More Help to Survive the Pandemic
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“It shouldn’t take lawsuits and court hearings for our struggling restaurants to be heard.”
News
Lake Ontario Residents Optimistic Over New Tool That Could Reduce Flooding Risks
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“It’s like a program or code based on historical water supply records that can simulate what could happen from different decisions.”
Government
Cuomo Cautious Over Reopening NYC, Won’t Commit To Timeline For Reopening The Rest Of The State
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The governor says New York City and the rest of the state could open up sooner than July.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Says His “Time Will Come” And He’ll Tell His Side Of The Sexual Harassment Story
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“The complainants have continued to go to the press and make their complaints in the press, and I have not been able to respond. That’s not fair and that’s not right.”
New York Man Guilty Of Threatening To Kill Congress Members
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Although he was not at the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, Brendan Hunt posted statements on social media prior to and following the riot calling for the killing of elected officials.
App NEWS
AAA To Motorists: Don’t Use Pot And Drive
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“Whether you smoke, vape, take edibles — getting behind the wheel when you are under the influence poses a risk to everyone on the road.”
Government
Some Parents May Miss Out On Expanded Child Tax Credit Without Knowing
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Some families fall below the income threshold for filing taxes. If that is the case, they will not be identified by the IRS to receive the payments.
Featured in Category
Congressman Reed’s District Could Be Eliminated As New York Loses Congressional Seat
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“There won’t be someone there arguing against or for a redistricting line in the same way that you would have if someone was actually an incumbent and running again.”
Government
New York Legislature Ends Some Of Governor’s Pandemic Orders
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Restaurant industry groups hailed the end of what they called a “burdensome mandate” that further harmed businesses financially devastated by the pandemic.
Crime and Justice
District Attorneys Push Back On Proposed Prosecutorial Misconduct Panel
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Another version was struck down in court early last year, when a state judge declared it unconstitutional as written.
Federal Investigators Search Rudy Giuliani’s Apartment Over Ukraine Ties
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The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
Representatives Tenney And Stefanik Likely Targets For Redistricting
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The Legislature could place Stefanik and Tenney in the same district. Both are outspoken conservative women.
Government
Fully Vaccinated New Yorkers Can Unmask Outdoors; Vaccine Clinics Accept Walk-Ins Starting Thursday
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“You don’t have to call; you don’t have to make an appointment.”
Crime and Justice
Embattled Cuomo Pursues Strategy For Survival
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The restrictions on the media began shortly after several current and former female aides accused the governor of sexual harassment, and in one case, sexual assault.
Economy
New York Senate to Act On Pandemic Rules, Like ‘Cuomo Chips’ Requirement
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“It is time to begin removing certain restrictions and regulations that are no longer necessary, so we can safely reopen and rebuild our state’s economy,”
Economy
Republicans Claim Proposed New York Climate Bill Will Hurt Consumers
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Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt said he was concerned about a proposed fee in the legislation that would charge fossil fuel companies $55 per ton of greenhouse gases.
Government
New York Could Sue To Prevent Loss Of Congressional Seat, Cuomo Says
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“We’re looking at legal options because when you’re talking about 89 [people], I mean, that could be a minor mistake.”
Arts & Culture
Governor: New York State Fair Will Happen This Summer
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“The fair will be open, mark it on your calendar, start to plan to buy tickets and vendors start to get ready.”
Government
Cuomo, In Rare Direct Encounter With Media, Denies Allegations
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“To put it very simply, no,” Cuomo said.
Government
New York Lawmakers Expected To Set New Staffing Requirements At Nursing Homes
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“The pandemic has laid bare the risks to vulnerable nursing home residents that are inherent in a low staffing business model.”
App NEWS
Schumer Seeks To Boost Semiconductor Industry, Targeting New York
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“While we, the United States, and our genius created the chips, and we are the leader in creating the most advanced chips, we don’t make them here as much as we should.”
Government
New York Loses Seat In Congress, U.S. Census Bureau Says
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If 89 more people had been counted last year as part of the federal census in New York, the state wouldn’t be losing a seat in Congress for at least the next decade.
Supreme Court To Take Up New York Gun Rights Case
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At issue is how much the Second Amendment protects the right of individuals to carry concealed weapons outside their home for self-defense. The case will likely be argued in the fall.
Bob Fass, New York Radio Pioneer, Dies At 87
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Bob Fass hosted the influential New York City radio show Radio Unnameable for more than 50 years. It served as a megaphone for the 1960s counterculture and boosted folk and blues artists.
Education
AutismUp’s Facebook Group Supports Caregivers
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“I’ll go inside the bathroom, just for a quick second, and I’ll cry. But then I’m like, you know what, let me get myself together, everything’s going to be OK.”
Government
$3.5 Million Tenant Defense Fund Announced
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“All of this money, the $3.5 million in housing relief ultimately goes to landlords, we are helping them out.”
Government
New York Will Resume Use Of The J&J Vaccine
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“We have three proven vaccines at our disposal. I urge every New Yorker to take whichever one is available to them first.
Education
$2.3 Billion: How The ‘Historic’ New York State Budget Reboots Child Care
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“It could really change the whole way that child care is done, it could change the child care system going forward.”
Government
Seneca Nation Seeks Stay, Decision By Interior Dept. On New York Casino Compact
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The Senecas have insisted that under the Compact, their financial obligations to New York State ceased after the original 14-year deal.
Asian Man In Critical Condition After Another Attack In New York City
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In an attack that is being investigated as a possible hate crime, a 61-year-old Asian man was pushed to the ground and kicked in the head repeatedly on Friday evening.
Environment
Disposable Mask Pollution Concerns Environmentalists
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Environmental experts urge people to cut the ear loops off their masks before throwing them in the trash. Sea turtles, birds, and other marine wildlife can become entangled in the loops.
Government
Cuomo’s Scandals Give GOP Candidates Hope
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“I believe that New York is ready to be returned to glory, but it’s not going to happen with a continued reign of Andrew Cuomo.”
Energy
In The Fight Against Climate Change, Religious Leaders Urge Fewer Fossil Fuels
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“We’re working hard on that, and I’m quite optimistic we can meet these goals. But it’s going to take huge participation and buy-in from everyone.”
Crime and Justice
Assembly Impeachment Inquiry Leader Gives Update On Cuomo Investigations
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Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Lavine said a hotline set up by the committee has generated over 200 tips on probes into sexual harassment allegations made by multiple women.
Government
Supporters, Opponents Of HERO Act Await Action By Cuomo
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The bill requires that the state health and labor departments design minimum standards for health and safety during outbreaks of airborne viruses and all infectious disease outbreaks.
Crime and Justice
Democrats Seek To Build On Recent Criminal Justice Changes
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“We know that real justice is not found in a single conviction. Real justice is transformative, systemic change.”
News
Should Albany Hold New Hearings On Ethics Reform? These Groups Say Yes
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“New Yorkers deserve an independent ethics watchdog, one with the resources and legal support to take on even a governor without fear or favor.”
New York Governor Urges Biden To Order 100% Zero-Emission Car Sales By 2035
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In a letter to the president, 12 governors asked that the White House order a ban on greenhouse gas-emitting cars and light trucks within 14 years.
Volunteer Fire Companies Struggle To Recruit, And It’s Not Just About COVID
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“Sometimes we’ve heard from the public, ‘we didn’t know that you’re volunteer, we thought you were a paid service.”
Food and Farms
Bar, Restaurant Owners Want Midnight Curfew Lifted
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“Over and over, we’ve heard that we’re supposed to be following the facts and science. But as weeks turn into months, and months have now turned into over a year, we watched this administration change the rules without regard to either.”
App NEWS
New Discussions On Ethics Reform Have Started in Albany, Senate Leader Says
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“We are probably introducing a new draft in both houses, and I’m cautiously optimistic that we might be able to get first passage in both houses.”
Energy
New York Invests $400 Million of Pension Fund Into Renewable Sources
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“New York State’s pension fund is at the leading edge of investors addressing climate risk, because investing for the low-carbon future is essential to protect the fund’s long-term value.”
News
There’s Appetite In Albany For An Ethics Overhaul And It Could Start This Year
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The situation has reignited the conversation in Albany over enforcement of the state’s ethics laws, and whether the entities that already exist have been effective.
Government
Attorney General Gets OK To Probe Cuomo Book Deal
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The attorney general is already investigating Cuomo on sexual harassment charges from multiple women. And federal prosecutors are looking into a possible cover-up of nursing homes deaths.
Government
Potential Republican Nominees For New York Governor Pitch Party Leaders in Albany
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“I believe that New York is ready to be returned to glory, but it’s not going to happen with the continued reign of Andrew Cuomo.”
Poll: New Yorkers On The Fence About Cuomo
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60% approve the Democrat’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and about half (51%) do not believe Cuomo should resign.
Education
Boost In State Aid Gives New York School Districts Much Needed Help
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“We know this has been a really hard year and a half. We are going to put resources behind education to prop the kids back up, give them time to maneuver through these changes and then get back on track with their education.”
Education
Starting In June, New York Will Require $15 High-Speed Internet for Low-Income Families
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“For America, broadband holds great power. It will either be the great equalizer for society, or it will be the great divider.”
Government
Cuomo Asked to Ban Non-Essential State Travel to Arkansas Over Transgender Laws
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“It is frustrating and heartbreaking that we have to call for and impose yet another travel ban in response to yet another state enacting dangerous and harmful anti-trans legislation.”
App NEWS
New York Medical Expert To Grand Fury: ‘Police Didn’t Kill Daniel Prude’
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“(M)y opinion is that none of the officers, their impact, individually or collectively, would have caused or contributed to that cardiac arrest.”
New York Announces Agreement To Decommission Indian Point Nuclear Plant
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New York state leaders say an agreement has been reached concerning the decommissioning and cleanup of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in the lower Hudson Valley.
App NEWS
PA’s House Speaker Tests Positive For COVID-19
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While some of his Republican colleagues have said otherwise, the speaker is touting mask-wearing and vaccinations as “important to reducing the spread of the virus.”
Health
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Drop in New York, While Vaccinations Climb
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In recent days, the state’s COVID-19 indicators have shifted downward, with a decline in the statewide positivity rate compared to numbers seen in March.
App NEWS
Veterans Administration Halts One-Shot Vaccine Clinics
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The Finger Lakes VA system administered nearly 1,000 J&J vaccines. That included pop-up clinics in Rochester for veterans at risk of homelessness.
Government
New York Advocates Rally Virtually For An Aid In Dying Measure
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“Now, people realize more than ever that dying could come at any time, and we must be prepared for it.”
Food and Farms
COVID Vaccine Pop-up Sites Come To New York Farms
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Some farm workers are hesitant to get the vaccine because they are wary of interacting with the government.
App NEWS
Long Legal Fight Ends, Cariol Horne To Receive Her Police Pension
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Horne had been dismissed after a November 2006 incident in which she has maintained she tried to stop a fellow officer from choking a man during an arrest.
Food and Farms
New York Restaurants And Bars Seek Extended Alcohol To-Go Rule
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Restaurants, financially devastated by months-long indoor dining bans to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, say the rule helped some of them turn enough profit to keep from closing.
Government
New York Extends Curfew For Bars And Restaurants To Midnight
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“At same time, we caution New Yorkers. Don’t get cocky. The disease is still very much with us.”
Environment
Aboard The Lake Guardian, Scientists Fish For The Story Of Lake Ontario
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When the ice melts each spring, the ship visits each of the five lakes to measure basic water quality and sample the “lower food web” — the tiny animals, plants, and algae that support fish and other aquatic life.
Government
New FEMA Program Helps With COVID-Related Funeral Expenses
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The assistance covers things like transportation, transfer of remains, a casket or urn, clergy or officiant services, ceremony arrangement, burial plot or cremation, and headstone markers.
Education
Colleges, Universities Adjust To New Graduation Guidelines
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“You have to respect what’s happening with COVID, and make sure not only the students are safe but the family and friends that would come on to campus.”
Government
Following Federal Guidance, New York Pauses Johnson And Johnson Vaccine
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“We do have enough Pfizer and we do have enough Moderna to keep our schedule.”
Regents Ask New York Schools To Develop Comprehensive Diversity Policies
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“We also believe that in this moment, we must ensure coherent opportunities for all students to actively participate in a lifetime of civic engagement and social justice activism.”
Crime and Justice
Advocates, Lawmakers Hope To Reform Parole In 2021 Session
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“When the parole board in the State of New York does not grant the paroles that so many deserve, and you allow them to die in prisons, you have now become a murderer yourself.”
Crime and Justice
Lawmakers Call For Openly LGBTQ+ Judge On New York’s Highest Court
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“It is imperative that the Commission of Judicial Nomination focus on vetting and recommending qualified LGBTQ+ candidates, who have an intimate understanding of the unique perspectives and needs of our community.”
Relief Act Means ‘A Good Night’s Sleep’ For Food Industry, Says New York Restaurateur
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Chef Amanda Cohen, owner of Dirt Candy in New York City, says the coronavirus relief package’s $28.6 billion for independent and small-chain restaurants means many in the industry can stay afloat.
Economy
Siena Survey: Upstate New York CEOs Pessimistic
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About 40% of the CEOs surveyed believe economic conditions in upstate NY will improve this year.
Government
New York State Faces Big Drop In One-Shot Vaccine Supply
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In the Finger Lakes region, 97% of vaccine doses received have been administered, according to the state.
Economy
Unemployment Rate In New York Remains Higher Than National Average
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the national unemployment rate for March was around 6%. Meanwhile, that number for New York State was still at around 8.8% as of February.
App NEWS
Essential Caregivers Back Federal Bill That Guarantees Access To Nursing Home Residents
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“The nursing home allowed her to die. I had no idea my mother was being neglected. They lie to you. You call on the phone every day, you’re FaceTiming and they’re telling you she’s fine, she’s great.”
Government
Excluded Workers Fund Doesn’t Require Prior Approval From Comptroller’s Office, DiNapoli Says
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The new fund is designed to offer relief to undocumented immigrants who, during the pandemic, didn’t have access to unemployment and other benefits, like federal stimulus checks.
App NEWS
Oneida County, FEDS Negotiate Over Voter Disenfranchisement, Congresswoman Calls It A Shakedown
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The Oneida County Attorney says the county and DOJ’s goals are the same, to ensure the rights of voters are protected.
App NEWS
Two Republicans Announce Their Run For New York Governor
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The two new candidates come after Republican Southern Tier Rep. Tom Reed announced he will not seek elected office again.
Health
Is It Allergies Or COVID-19?
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“Now, do I go take a COVID test every time I get symptomatic with my allergies? What do I do?”
New York Governor Comments On Allegation He Gave Priority COVID-19 Testing To Family
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Cuomo did not deny the allegations, saying that people who visited him during the early days of the pandemic received testing.
Government
For Cannabis Activists, New York’s Legalization A ‘Big Deal’
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“The gavel came down and I was in my living room with tears streaming down my face.”
App NEWS
Progressive Lawmakers Celebrate State Budget Victories
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“It’s a beautiful day to tax the rich!”
App NEWS
Over 300 Sex Abuse Claims Against The Roman Catholic Diocese Of Rochester
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“Out of respect for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court process and the claimants, the Diocese declines comment.”
Government
Senate Majority Leader Touts Child Tax Credit Expansion
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“That’s not going to make anyone rich, but it’s going to give families breathing room, so when the water’s up to their necks, it’s not going to go over their heads.”
Education
New York To Set $15 Per Month Price Cap on High-Speed Internet for Low-Income Earners
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The deal will also require the state to study access and reliability of high-speed internet service statewide, including in historically underserved rural areas.
Government
Cuomo, Lawmakers Reach $212 Billion State Budget Deal
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“We not only balanced our budget, we are also making historic investments to reimagine, rebuild and renew New York in the aftermath of the worst health and economic crisis in a century.”
Crime and Justice
RPD Fosters ‘Culture Of Brutality And Impunity,’ Federal Lawsuit Alleges
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The suit alleges the Rochester Police Department used extreme force in responding to protests, and the use of crowd control measures falls into a long history of the department abusing its power.
Education
As Vaccine Eligibility Expands To 16 And Up, Officials Hope College Students Will Get The Shot
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“We want to get past this and the only way to get past this is to get folks, you know, vaccinated.”
App NEWS
Under Budget Deal, Communities Without Police Reform Plan Risk State Monitor, Funding Cuts
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The Ithaca plan was approved, while trustees in Malone ended up sending a revised version of its strategy to the state.
Government
Controversial Legal Protections for Nursing Homes, Hospitals Now In Cuomo’s Hands
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The law, approved nearly a year ago, essentially made it harder to sue those providers.
Government
Cuomo, Legislature Clash Over New Taxes On The Wealthy
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A recent study found New York’s over 120 billionaires increased their wealth by $88 billion dollars during the pandemic.
Crime and Justice
Protesters March Through Rochester One Year After Daniel Prude’s Arrest
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The protesters moved down Main Street and then to East Avenue, ultimately ending their march in the Wegmans parking lot. Wegmans locked the store around 11 a.m.
Government
Marijuana Legalization Bill ‘Really Close’ After New York Lawmakers Resolve Key Issue
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“We have gotten past the impasse of impaired driving and are looking to get language that will be satisfactory in the next day or so.”
Crime and Justice
Assembly Impeachment Probe Into Cuomo Will Take ‘Months, Rather Than Weeks,’ Judiciary Chair Says
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The New York Attorney General’s Office is conducting its own, simultaneous investigation into the sexual harassment claim leveled against Cuomo in recent weeks.
Assembly Opens Impeachment Inquiry Against Cuomo
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“We’ll consider the use of subpoenas to ensure the documents are produced and there isn’t any obstruction or any destruction of documents.”
Government
Cuomo Admin Rejects Proposed Tax Hikes On High-Income Earners, Restores Planned Cuts
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Democrats have said those tax hikes, coupled with other revenue raisers targeted at the wealthy, could generate more than $8 billion for the state each year.
App NEWS
New York Lowers Vaccine Age Eligibility to 50, Launches New Distribution Program
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Cuomo’s office is encouraging faith-based institutions to partner with medical providers to launch local vaccination clinics.
First Case Of COVID’s Brazilian Variant Found In New York State
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The P.1 variant has been designated a “variant of concern,” which means there is evidence of an increase in transmissibility, more severe disease and the potential for reduced effectiveness of treatments or vaccines.
App NEWS
Pharmacies Can Now Vaccinate New Yorkers With Co-Morbidities
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Pharmacies were previously only able to vaccinate New Yorkers over the age of 60 and teachers.
Education
Gillibrand Pushing For More School Funds In Next COVID Relief Bill
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She said the proposed $3.6 billion would dramatically increase currently allocated funds for wraparound services. And she believes those are more sorely needed because of the pandemic.
Cuomo Not First New York Governor To Face Impeachment Inquiry
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According to legend, Governor Sulzer was a product of the powerful Tammany Hall, and it helped him get elected in November of 1912.
App NEWS
Genesee Brewery Invests To Accommodate Growth In Seagram’s ‘Escapes’
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“Beer industry growth is coming from flavored malt beverages, seltzers and through innovation. We’re investing behind that while our beer business also grows share but in declining or flat categories.”
App NEWS
Assembly’s Choice Of Impeachment Firm Faces Criticism
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Questions are being raised about the State Assembly’s choice of a law firm to help an impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Crime and Justice
After State Senate Approval, Limits On Solitary Confinement Now In Governor’s Hands
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“The passage of HALT in the Senate brings us one step closer to bringing justice to all those who have lost loved ones to the wrongful use of solitary.”
Uncategorized
New York State Relaxes More COVID Restrictions
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“We know the vaccine is the weapon that defeats this invisible enemy and we are getting more shots in arms than ever before.”
New York Assembly Hires Top Law Firm For Cuomo Investigation
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The attorneys tapped to handle the investigation include a former federal prosecutor who helped investigate foreign meddling in the 2016 election.
Arts & Culture
Couples Navigate New York’s Rules For Weddings
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New York now allows the resumption of weddings. But wedding planners have a list of COVID-19 safety measures to follow.
Education
New York’s Medical Schools See Spike In Applications
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“I think what has really sparked the imagination and the spirit is really seeing the possibility and the power of being a healthcare professional.”
App NEWS
Appointments Open For State-Run Mass Vaccination Sites In Corning And Oneonta
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The mass vaccination sites are an addition to those already in operation across New York, including in Johnson City.
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Embattled Cuomo Supported By African-American Leaders
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Former Congressman Rangel addressed the accusations directly, saying Cuomo deserves a fair defense.
New Open Government Bill Highlights Changes In A Virtual World
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“We found in that report that 70% (of New York’s villages) are not posting their meeting documents online, and that’s just a huge problem with informing the public.”
As Planting Season Nears, Farm Workers Want Vaccines Now
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Hundreds of migrant workers have already started coming to the region for seasonal farm jobs. As they work in fields, barns and greenhouses, there is a chance of spreading the coronavirus.
Crime and Justice
New York Lawmakers Set to Pass Limits On The Use Of Solitary Confinement
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Under the legislation, incarcerated individuals would not be allowed to spend more than 15 days in solitary confinement.
Low-Profile, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul Is No Stranger To Politics
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Hochul has held a slim portfolio during her years under Cuomo, although she did notably lead the governor’s “Enough is Enough” campaign to combat sexual assault on college campuses.
In DC Insurrection, Federal Judge Orders Buffalo Man Held Without Bond
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The defendant is accused of helping rioters overpower D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who was beaten with flagpoles, tased and had his gear stolen.
Government
Senate Leader Still Says Cuomo Should Resign, But Also Says Budget Talks Should Continue
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“I’ve made my opinions clear, I think the governor should resign but I also understand that it is important that we do our job and that will always be my focus.”
New York Lawmakers ‘Close’ On Deal To Legalize Marijuana
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“I spent this past weekend on the phone with the Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes working through it. We’re very close on marijuana.”
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Stimulus Package Brings Some Relief To New Yorkers With Disabilities
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The newest relief package includes$350 billion dollars in aid to states to fund home and community-based services.
Economy
Medical Marijuana Companies Say They Could Jump-Start Recreational Market
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Rather than wait for new cannabis cultivators to build from the ground up, medical cannabis companies say they could use their existing infrastructure to give the new market a boost.
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New York Democrats Unveil Plan for Tax Hikes on the Wealthy
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“If you’re not careful the way you do it, you may actually lose money for the state because businesses and residents will make changes.”
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Poll: Half Of New Yorkers Say Governor Cuomo Should Stay On The Job, For Now.
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“The voters are not necessarily, at the moment, following the lead of the elected officials.”
Canada Behind Other Countries On Vaccination Efforts
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Across Quebec, 648,663 people had been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday. In Quebec, residents aged 75 or greater have been able to make a vaccination appointment since last week.
New York’s ‘Vaccine Czar’ Called County Officials To Assess Their Loyalty To Cuomo
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Larry Schwartz, a longtime aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, called local officials in New York to gauge their loyalty to the governor. Some local officials viewed it as a threat to cut off vaccine.
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New Law Guarantees New Yorkers Paid Time Off For COVID-19 Vaccine
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New York has, so far, administered 6.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, with about 10% of the state now fully vaccinated.
New York District Attorney, Who Is Investigating Trump, Won’t Seek Reelection
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Last month, Vance’s office received the former president’s tax returns after a years-long battle, after the Supreme Court paved the way for a New York grand jury to obtain and review the documents.
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Could Cuomo Step Down Temporarily Without Being Impeached? Maybe Not
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“I believe it is in the best interest of our State if Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul serves as Acting Governor until the Attorney General’s investigations or any other potential inquiries reach a conclusion.”
As Calls For Resignation Grow, Allegations Against Cuomo Referred To Police
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Republicans, who are in the minority in the legislature, said if the governor won’t resign, impeachment proceedings should begin.
New York State Ends Quarantine Requirement On Domestic Travel Starting April 1
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While no longer required, the New York State Department of Health still recommends quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution.
Crime and Justice
Unemployment Insurance Fraud? Even A District Attorney Can Be A Victim
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“The Department of Labor told my office that they are investigating, and they have already identified 425,000 fraudulent claims statewide.”
Cuomo Aide Says Governor Groped Her In Executive Mansion
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After Gov. Andrew Cuomo denied touching women inappropriately, “the female aide became emotional” as she and other staff watched his remarks, according to the Times Union newspaper in Albany.
Doctor Who Diagnosed New York’s First Confirmed COVID-19 Case Reflects 1 Year Later
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For four months last year, Dr. Angela Chen only saw her child through a window. A year into the global pandemic, the view is a different, but it’s impossible to forget the memories of last spring.
News
GOP Turns Ire Toward Cuomo’s Possible Successor
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“What does Kathy Hochul know? What role did she play in any of it? When did she know these various allegations? She hasn’t come clean on anything.”
Sixth Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Misconduct
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“I never made any inappropriate advances. As I said last week, no one ever told me at the time that I made them feel uncomfortable.”
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Despite Allegations, Cuomo Says Fourth Term Still On The Table
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A majority of Democrats in the state Legislature either haven’t taken a public position on whether Cuomo should resign, or have said they want to wait for the results of the attorney general’s investigation.
Government
New York Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Include Ages 60+
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“The supply is increasing, and if the supply is increasing we can increase our distribution levels.”
Daniel Prude’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Rochester Police Officers
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Attorneys representing Nathaniel McFarland, one of Prude’s five children and the administrator of his estate, also allege civil rights violations and gross negligence in the lawsuit filed Monday.
New York State Urged To Lower Lead Levels In Schools
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“We know that in particular young children are at risk of neurological and behavioral health consequences associated with developing bodies and that is something that lasts forever.”
What Went Wrong: Analysis Of Police Handcuffing, Pepper Spraying 9-Year-Old Girl
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Experts review Rochester, N.Y., police body camera video of a recent encounter of white officers with a Black girl in distress. She was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed in a squad car.
Government
As Calls Grow For Impeachment, Cuomo Conducts Business As Usual
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Cuomo’s plan would add a new, higher income tax bracket for New Yorkers making over $5 million a year. The wealthy would have the option of prepaying their taxes for the next two years at the 2020 rates.
Crime and Justice
Who Are The Attorneys Leading The Sexual Harassment Probe Against Cuomo?
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“There is no question that they both have the knowledge and background necessary to lead this investigation and provide New Yorkers with the answers they deserve.”
Government
Republicans To Introduce Impeachment Resolution Aimed at Cuomo
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“We won’t be able to force a vote, but we’re going to keep pounding on this issue. If they really believe in resignation, why not start the impeachment process?”
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Corning, Oneonta To Get State-Run Mass Vaccination Sites
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Gov. Cuomo announced 10 new sites across the state on Monday.
Restaurant Capacity Increased To 75% Outside Of NYC, Starting March 19
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The data have shown that restaurants can operate safely and in accordance with strict health protocols at 75% capacity. New York City restaurant capacity will remain at 35% capacity.
Economy
With Federal Aid, Tax Hikes On The Rich Still On The Table, Cuomo Says
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That money would be used to fill the state’s budget deficit, which Cuomo’s office has projected to be about $15 billion over two years.
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Senate Leader Says Cuomo Must Resign, Gov Says ‘No Way’
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“No, there is no way I resign,” said Cuomo, who added that he deserves “due process” while the AG’s probe continues.
Arts & Culture
Putting Wastewater To Use, Penn State Researchers Track COVID-19 Trends
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“Over time, we can get what we think is a pretty good trend estimate for what’s going on.”
State Officials Altered Count Of New York’s Nursing Home Deaths
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State officials insisted Thursday that the edits were made because of concerns about accuracy, not to protect Cuomo’s reputation.
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Republicans Gear Up For New York’s 2022 Race For Governor
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“You need to weave together coalitions of people from different demographics, regions of the state, but also different ideologies. There just aren’t enough Republican votes to win an election.”
Government
New York Legislature to Revoke Governor’s Special Pandemic Powers
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The action comes as Cuomo is embroiled in scandals over his nursing home policies during the coronavirus and allegations that he sexually harassed former staffers.
The Movie Industry Holds Its Breath As New York Reopens Theaters
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Movie theaters in New York City are reopening after nearly a year. And the decisions has consequences for the entire globaly output of Hollywood.
