News
Cuomo’s Woes Give GOP New Hope
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Republicans, who have not won a statewide election in nearly 20 years, are energized by the multiple scandals that are weakening current Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Lawmakers, Advocates Urge New York’s Governor To Sign Child Poverty Reduction Act
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“This isn’t rocket science. It’s public policies that are the biggest lever to lift families out of poverty.”
Government
With COVID-19 Waning, Cuomo Retains Emergency Powers
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Not everyone can immediately go back to normal. Unvaccinated New Yorkers still need to wear masks in public and practice safe social distancing.
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Lifting COVID Restrictions Opens The Upstate Economy
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The good news is that the local economy is improving and more tourists are coming to town. The bad news is there is a shortage of workers to staff businesses and serve those tourists.
Economy
New Phase Of “I LOVE NY” Campaign Features Upstate Communities Dependent On Tourism
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The tourism industry claims 70% of a $900 million industry in central New York, was lost in the past year.
Government
Governor Cuomo Celebrates COVID-19 Milestone By Lifting More Mandates
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New York is still in the process of reopening from the months-long mandatory lock downs, and Governor Cuomo says there are still dangerous variants of the virus that are spreading in other parts of the world.
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Cuomo: New York State Fair To Open At 100% Capacity This Summer
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In May, the governor announced the fair would be open at 50% capacity, but with record low infection rates and an almost 70% vaccination rate, Cuomo said it’s time to open the gates all the way.
Government
Cuomo Says New York One Step Closer to Vaccination Milestone
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Rates in some low-income urban and rural areas are as low as 38.8%. The governor says local governments need to focus on those areas and give it “one more push.”
Government
New York In Tie For The Lowest COVID-19 Infection Rate In The U.S.
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“New York’s COVID-19 numbers continue to hit record lows and New Yorkers are ready to return to normal.”
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Lupardo Discusses “Clean Slate”, Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry
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“Any charges or implications that somehow this is being slow walked, I can categorically deny that.”
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NY Senate Passes Crypto Moratorium, Assembly Prospects Remain Unclear
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Among those in opposition are union groups.
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New York Governor Revises School Mask Policy: Yes Inside, No Outside
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The announcement began a weekend of confusion and anxiety for school leaders, teachers and parents who said they would have to once again reconfigure classrooms and alter other protocols.
Government
Cuomo: Most COVID-19 Restrictions Will End Once Vaccination Rate Hits 70%
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“We hit 70%, we will be back to life as normal, or as normalized as you can be post-COVID.”
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Cuomo Addresses Bitcoin Mining: “There Are Serious Concerns”
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Any bills passed would require Cuomo’s signature.
App NEWS
Assembly Impeachment Inquiry Committee Gives Update On Cuomo Case
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“There is already more than enough evidence to warrant Cuomo’s removal from office, yet the Assembly continues to dither and protect his power at the expense of New Yorkers.”
Crime and Justice
New York Ethics Panel Refuses To Issue Subpoena In Case Involving Former Cuomo Aide
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Members of the state’s ethics commission pressed Tuesday for a subpoena to look into a controversy over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s hiring of a former aide as a “volunteer” COVID-19 vaccine czar.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Announces Picks To Fill Two Seats on New York’s Highest State Court
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Those nominations will now go before the Judiciary Committee in the State Senate, which will then decide if they’ll get a full vote before the entire chamber. It’s likely that they will.
Government
Governor Cuomo Offers More Incentives To Freshly Vaccinated New Yorkers
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Meanwhile, Republicans in the state legislature say they want lawmakers to rescind a new mask mandate imposed by Cuomo on young children at day care centers.
App NEWS
Poll Finds Good And Bad News For New York’s Embattled Governor
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More New Yorkers think the embattled governor should hang on than think he should resign.
Government
New York Extends Expiration Date For COVID-19 Excelsior Pass
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Governor Cuomo also announced that more than 1 million Excelsior Passes have been issued since New York began the program in March.
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Attorney General Rejects Cuomo’s Political Claims, Defends Probe Into His Book Deal
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“This is Albany politics at its worst — both the Comptroller and the Attorney General have spoken to people about running for Governor and it is unethical to wield criminal referral authority to further political self-interest.”
App NEWS
Cuomo Defends Early Pandemic Preferential COVID-19 Testing for Family
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“I was running COVID response for this state, so I didn’t want to get COVID, and precautions were taken.”
App NEWS
Newly Vaccinated New Yorkers Can Earn Lottery Tickets
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The top prize is $5 million dollars, but the Governor says there are also lesser prizes, with a one in nine chance of winning.
App NEWS
Targeting Cuomo, Republicans Seek To Ban Book Sales By Statewide Officials
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“Self-serving nakedly political press stunts are nothing new for these Republican politicians.”
Government
Cuomo’s Set To Be Paid $5.12 Million For His Pandemic Memoir, Tax Returns Show
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Of the initial payment for his new book, nearly half was taken out in expenses and taxes, and the rest was donated to the United Way of New York and placed in a trust for his three daughters.
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New York State Adopts CDC’s New Face Mask Rules
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The governor says it’s still OK to continue to wear a mask, if you feel more comfortable doing so.
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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.
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.”
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.”
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%.
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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.
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.”
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.
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,”
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.”
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Cuomo, Broome County Leaders, Encourage Vaccination In Johnson City
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The governor was also asked about allegations of sexual misconduct and the state losing a congressional seat
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
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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
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.”
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Schumer Touts Stimulus, Dodges SALT And Cuomo During Elmira Visit
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The press conference Monday was held at the Hill Top Inn overlooking City of Elmira and the Chemung River and primarily centered around relief for restaurants in the most recent COVID bill.
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NY GOP Chair Defends Reed, Fires At Dems On Cuomo Impeachment
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Nick Langworthy spoke in Binghamton on Wednesday
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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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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.”
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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Defiant Cuomo Says He’s A Victim Of Cancel Culture
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“People know the difference between playing politics, bowing to cancel culture, and the truth. I’m not going to resign.”
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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.”
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Delgado, Katko Join Calls For Cuomo To Leave Office
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Fourteen of the state’s nineteen Congressional Democrats also released statements calling on the governor to resign Friday.
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.
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.
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.”
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?”
App NEWS
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.
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.
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.
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Reed Continues To Eye Governor’s Mansion, Timeline Is “Sooner Rather Than Later”
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Reed also told reporters Wednesday that if he declared candidacy for governor, he would not seek reelection to Congress
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Legislature Agrees to Strip Cuomo of Emergency Pandemic Powers
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“These temporary emergency powers were granted as New York was devastated by a virus we knew nothing about. Now it is time for our government to return to regular order.”
App NEWS
3rd Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Offensive Behavior
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“The pattern of sexual harassment and predatory behavior by Governor Cuomo is unacceptable, and I believe the women coming forward.”
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Attorney General Receives Referral to Begin Cuomo Harassment Probe
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One day after Cuomo offered his response to the charges, many elected officials, both Democrats and Republicans, said they don’t buy it
Government
In Year One Of COVID, Governor Cuomo’s Political Fortunes Rise, Fall
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After one year of pandemic, over 38,000 New Yorkers have died of the virus so far and more than one and a half million were sickened.
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Governor Claims He’s ‘Playful,’ But ‘Never Inappropriately Touched Anybody’
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“I never inappropriately touched anybody and I never propositioned anybody and I never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable, but these are allegations that New Yorkers deserve answers to.”
Crime and Justice
White House, Members Of Congress Call For Probe Into Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo
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The White House Press Secretary said President Biden has been briefed on the claims and supports an immediate investigation.
App NEWS
Cuomo Gives New York Attorney General Subpoena Powers After 2nd Woman Comes Forward
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Cuomo, who is already under fire for withholding data that showed twice as many nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than was previously disclosed, denies both allegations.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Aides Combat Scandal On Two Fronts
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff were in damage control mode Thursday as they faced two scandals
Government
Cuomo’s Office Denies Sexual Harassment Charges
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“It’s not true. Look, I fought for and I believe a woman has the right to come forward and express her opening and express issues and concerns that she has. But it’s just not true.”
App NEWS
Poll Documents Cuomo’s Turn Of Fortune
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Cuomo’s job approval ratings, which were high in the summer and fall of 2020, have now dropped back to pre-pandemic levels, with 49% saying that he’s doing a good job in office.
Government
Cuomo: New Rules for Nursing Home Visits Begin Friday
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Visitors to nursing homes will continue to be banned in counties where the virus rate is 10% or higher, or in any facility where someone has contracted COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
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Assembly Democrats Agree to Take Action Against Cuomo Admin Over Nursing Homes
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“I do think there’s a consensus of the members that they want to take some action. We’re still trying to come to a place where all the members are comfortable, and I don’t know if we’re there yet.”
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O’Mara, Senate Republicans, Introduce Plan To Curb Cuomo’s Emergency Powers
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“That’s no way to run government. That’s no way to have an actively participating legislature.”
Nursing Home Employees Stage Pickets, Seek State Reforms At Facilities
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“We want to provide a system in New York State that holds owners accountable, that makes sure we have the care hours that residents need to feel at home.”
Government
New York Senate Poised To Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers
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The legislature gave Cuomo the powers nearly a year ago, in early March of 2020. But now, many say, it’s time to end them.
Government
Four New Mass Vaccination Sites to Open Upstate
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“This is a very big and aggressive effort to address vaccine hesitancy in the Black community.”
App NEWS
Governor Turns The Tables, Attacks Critic Of COVID Nursing Home Policies
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Governor Cuomo says he’s making his accusations against Assemblyman Kim because Kim attacked him first.
Clamor Grows, As Some New Yorkers Travel Hours For A Dose Of COVID Vaccine
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“What if they have some type of reaction while they’re in Binghamton or driving home, or if it’s a resident in our community who has no access to transportation?”
Economy
Cuomo Changes Marijuana Legalization Proposal, Outlining Plan for Revenue and Delivery
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Cuomo’s proposal would set aside $100 million of the state tax revenue generated by the cannabis industry to be reinvested for purposes of social equity, targeting communities disproportionately impacted by the state’s drug laws.
Government
Cuomo Concedes on Nursing Homes: ‘We Should Have Provided More Information Faster’
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In a rare concession, Cuomo said the state was wrong to stonewall lawmakers and members of the media on that data, saying it created a void for disinformation and “conspiracy theories.”
Economy
New York Expands List Of Late Closing Establishments
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“With the holiday surge now in our rear-view mirror, we must keep taking steps to further re-open the economy safely and responsibly.”
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Possible Cover-Up Of Nursing Home Deaths Provokes Calls For Probes Of Cuomo, Aides
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“Even just the appearance of being not being forthcoming with information is a liability in this case, and honestly I don’t understand why.”
App NEWS
After New Revelations, Support For Ending Cuomo’s Emergency Powers Grows
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“Crucial information should never be withheld from entities that are empowered to pursue oversight. This was always about getting the truth and allowing information to guide our response.”
App NEWS
Hemp Farmers Prepare for Lawsuit Against Cuomo Administration
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Hemp farmers are laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against New York in response to proposed state regulations that would prohibit the sale of hemp flower.
Government
Problematic Pandemic Response At Nursing Homes Prompts Action By New York’s Senate
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“If there’s things need to be codified in law, mandated in law that actually secure people’s safety and well being, that’s what we want to do.”
Government
Another Boost In Vaccine Doses Headed For New York
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Cuomo, who was on a call with the Biden administration Tuesday morning, said the federal government is planning to boost the state’s vaccine supply by 5% over the next three weeks.
Government
Chronically Ill New Yorkers Can Sign Up At State Vaccination Sites On Valentine’s Day
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They include cancer, heart conditions, COPD, chronic kidney disease, Type 1 and 2 diabetes, moderate to severe asthma, and people with intellectual and development disabilities, organ transplant recipients, and people who are morbidly obese.
Crime and Justice
Attorneys, Residents Criticize Police Reform Process In New York State
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The governor’s order — the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan — requires local police agencies to modernize their strategies and programs based on community input.
Government
Local Governments Will Decide if Restaurant Workers, Others Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Governor Cuomo received word from the Biden administration that New York would receive an additional 5% of vaccine doses over the next three weeks.
Government
Winter Storm Prompts Delays, Closures At State-Run COVID-19 Vaccinations Sites
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New Yorkers who have appointments at centers that closed because of the storm will receive new appointments by email or text.
Government
In Vaccine Roll Out, Governor Says Trust Still An Issue Among Black New Yorkers
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“The declination rate among blacks in hospital settings where they are hospital workers, is much, much higher than it is among whites or Latinos or Asians.”
Government
Governor Allows Weddings Next Month, New York City Reopens Dining On Valentine’s Day
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If you’re lucky enough to get engaged over a COVID-era dinner date, you’ll be able to get married as early as March 15.
App NEWS
Cuomo Deflects Blame From Attorney General’s Nursing Home Report
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“I believe everybody did the best they could. I believe the state department of health, they gave their best guidance and made the best decisions on the facts that they had.”
Government
Data Shows Racial Gap in COVID-19 Vaccine in New York
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The state will be launching a new advertising campaign targeted at communities of color with the intention of boosting vaccine recipients among those populations.
App NEWS
New York Will Receive Boost In Vaccine Supply, Governor Says
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“Now, the states will know what they’re getting every week for the next three weeks, and we’re getting 16-17% more.”
Government
Cuomo to Decide Fate of Bill to Study Broadband in NY
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If Cuomo doesn’t act on the bill by the end of the month, it will quietly disappear in the form of a pocket veto, which means lawmakers would have to pass it again for his consideration.
Elective Surgeries Can Resume, State Unveils New Online COVID Vaccine Tracker
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Governor Cuomo said the big problem across New York now is that hospitals can’t seem to vaccinate its own workers.
Government
Cuomo Announces Effort To Strengthen Fairness And Equity In Vaccine Distribution
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Polls have shown that vaccine skepticism is relatively high in Black communities.
App NEWS
New York’s COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate Drops
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“We just need to keep the arrows pointed down, but, never get cocky with COVID.”
Cuomo’s Reservations About His Own Tax-The-Rich Proposal
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It would lead taxes to skyrocket for some of the wealthiest taxpayers, “which would be the highest income tax in the nation.”
Cuomo Says President Biden Sets A New Tone And It Matters
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“The president is not just another person on Twitter, normally. The president is a leader, a tone-setter.”
Government
Three Members Of The New York National Guard Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Rochester
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“These are our freedom providers and just showing again that freedom is not free, we lost three great Americans today in the service of our country.”
Government
Cuomo Presents Tale of Two Budgets, Threatens to Sue Federal Gov’t Over Aid Request
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Cuomo said if Biden and the Democratic-led Congress don’t come through with the full amount he’s seeking, he will commence litigation.
Government
Cuomo Proposes Legal Marijuana for Third Year, With New Changes
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Cuomo, during his address on the state budget Tuesday, said the potential tax revenue from the cannabis industry would likely help garner support for legalization this year.
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Gov. Cuomo’s 2021 State Budget Address
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New York NOW’s Dan Clark hosted live coverage of the address along with analysis of the address with David Lombardo, host of The Capitol Pressroom on public radio, and Amanda Fries from the Times Union.
Government
Cuomo Faces $15 Billion Deficit Challenge In Budget Plan
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The governor in his State of the State address on January 11, said without a bailout, the choices to close the deficit are grim, and they include tax hikes, and cuts to schools.
Government
Cuomo Seeks More COVID-19 Vaccines Through Deal With Pfizer
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“The federal administration essentially opened up a floodgate while cutting our supply — leading to confusion, frustration, and dashed hopes.”
Vaccine Sign-Up Confusion Continues, Appointments Booked Through April
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The Governor’s disclaimer recommends people eligible for the vaccine directly contact their local pharmacies, doctors’ offices and hospitals.
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Rookie Lawmaker Liked New York’s State of State Address, But Wants Details
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Kelles spoke as Governor Andrew Cuomo lays out his vision for the state this week
Government
New York Governor Outlines Array Of Infrastructure Projects
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“We will make these investments at a time when the interest rates are low, and when New Yorkers are looking for work.”
Energy
Governor Unveils Ambitious Green Energy Program For New York
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Plans include new solar farms and off shore wind turbines, and more transmission lines across the state.
Cuomo: New Performance Series Meant To Revive Dormant Arts Culture
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“We cannot wait until summer to turn the lights back on the arts and provide a living wage for artists. We will not let the curtain fall on their careers, or on the future of our cities.”
Cuomo Says New York Will Follow CDC’s Expanded COVID Vaccination Eligibility
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“The dose of reality is, ‘great, now we have 7 million people eligible.’ And we still have a drip, drip, from the faucet of federal dosage availability at 300,000.”
Government
New York Governor Proposes High-Speed Internet Price Cap for Low-Income Families
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“A basic high-speed internet plan costs on average more than $50 per month. For too many families, this just isn’t affordable.”
‘We Are At War,’ Cuomo Delivers His 2021 State of the State Address
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“We’re more than willing to look at taxing millionaires and billionaires, because again, we need to rebuild our economy, we can’t just wait for Washington.”
Government
New York Lawmakers Complain Vaccine Rollout “Extremely Disappointing”
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Republican state lawmakers were vocal in their criticisms, saying the Cuomo administration was unprepared.
Government
For Cuomo, COVID-19 Is A ‘War’ And New York Is Winning
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“We are at war — a war that started last year when we were ambushed by the COVID virus, and a war that continues today,”
With Democrats In Control, Cuomo says State of the State Message Can Offer Hope
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The Governor hopes the federal government will help New York close what Andrew Cuomo said is a $15 billion budget deficit.
Government
After Slow Rollout, New York Will Offer Vaccines At More Sites
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, bowing to pressure from local governments, is agreeing to expand the state’s vaccination sites for front-line health care workers.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo: ‘I Believe President Trump Should Resign’
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“I call on every New York federal official to call on president Trump’s resignation. Don’t put the country through impeachment. Don’t wait for any cabinet action. Call for him to resign as his own act.”
Government
Cuomo, Lawmakers Still Divided on Urgency of Tax Hikes in New Year
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“We need to get serious about making sure that everyone shares the burden,. We need to ask more of the millionaires and billionaires who have gotten even richer during this pandemic.”
App NEWS
New York’s 2021 Legislative Session Begins As Pandemic Worsens
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“We stand here today with the largest majority in the almost 250 year history of the New York State senate of any party.”
Government
Cuomo To Pitch Marijuana Legalization, Online Sports Betting Next Week
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“I’ve tried to pass it, but this is the year that we need the funding and a lot of New Yorkers need the funding.”
New York GOP Lawmakers Push Back Harder On Cuomo’s Emergency Pandemic Powers
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“It would be one thing if he was making split-second decisions about procurement (of medical supplies), but I think we have moved well beyond the time when that resolution was necessary.”
County Leaders Seek Governor’s Cooperation As They Carry Out Vaccination Plans
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They said Cuomo and the state health department are not providing data that they need and are leaving them out of key meetings.
More Contagious Strain Of COVID-19 Found In New York State
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The governor said the man, in his 60s, works in a jewelry store, N. Fox Jewelers, in Saratoga Springs and that three other employees have also tested positive for the virus.
Cuomo Won’t Get Vaccine Until His Group’s Turn In Black, Hispanic, Poor Communities
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said testing for COVID-19 was more readily available in richer, whiter communities in the state. He added: “This can’t happen again, and it can’t happen with this vaccine.”
Government
If They Don’t Act Faster, Cuomo Threatens To Cut Off Hospitals From Vaccination Program
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Cuomo says the underperforming hospitals will face sanctions, including a fine of up to $100,000 if they don’t use up all of the vaccine they have in store by the end of the week.
Economy
Despite Virus Spike, Governor Says 2021 Could Bring Reopenings
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“2021 is going to be literally what we make of it. We’re coming out of probably the most traumatic year that we’ve had in decades.”
Government
In 2020, The Pandemic Was The Only Story
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“There will be a New Year, I can’t say that it won’t be worse, because now, I don’t know.”
Government
Cuomo Hopes Virus Spike Is An Aberration
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New York state’s positivity rate for the coronavirus jumped to 8.3%, according to the latest numbers released Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Cuomo To Extend Eviction Protections For Tenants Through New Year
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ALBANY, NY (WCNY) – Tenants in New York will be granted another reprieve in the new year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday, with an extension of an executive order that prevents landlords from evicting tenants who’ve faced financial hardship both during and before the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension, however, may be moot: Democrats in the state Legislature are considering a special session next week to codify and expand a moratorium on residential evictions. Details on what the Legislature may pass haven’t been released, and legislation hadn’t been introduced as of Wednesday afternoon. But Democrats who control both the state Senate and Assembly have been hinting at an end-of-year return to Albany for weeks now. Some of the state’s current protections for tenants expire on Jan.
Government
Cuomo Says Shutdown Can Be Avoided if Behaviors Change
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Hospitalization rates are steadily rising. More than 6000 New Yorkers are in the hospital with COVID-19, and more than 1000 are in intensive care.
Economy
Cuomo Warns of Total Shutdown if Virus Rate is Not Controlled
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“If we do not change the trajectory, we could very well be headed to shutdown, and shutdown is something to worry about.”
Government
Meeting In-Person, New York’s Electors Vote For Biden, Harris
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“This pandemic, these masks, this physical configuration are a stark reminder to the nation that government matters and leadership matters.”
Government
New York’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Given To NYC Nurse
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“I know how horrific it was. It was a modern day battlefield. What you do, showing up every day, you really are heroes.”
Food and Farms
Indoor Dining Banned In NYC, But Cuomo Adds Home Gatherings Are The Biggest Virus Spreaders
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Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled details of what he calls the “winter plan” for limiting the spread of COVID-19 in New York State.
App NEWS
If Congress Does Not Approve Relief Package, Cuomo Predicts Dire Consequences
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“I believe we’re going to have to raise taxes at the end of the day, in any event, but the question is, how much in taxes?”
App NEWS
Cuomo: Vaccines Could Arrive As Early As This Weekend
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Cuomo says undocumented immigrants who receive a vaccine will not have to release any personal data that might trigger deportation.
Government
New York’s Top Democrats, Including Clintons, Cast Electoral Votes Next Week
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“I think the time might’ve come to change the Electoral College, and I would support that change.”
Food and Farms
New York Restaurants Say Governor’s New Rules Will Permanently Close More Doors
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Restaurant owners are finding Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new criteria difficult to decipher, and worry it will mean more eateries will soon be out of business.
App NEWS
New Restrictions On Indoor Dining Likely Next Week, Cuomo Says
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“Overwhelming the hospital system means people die on a gurney in a hallway, and the life you could’ve saved you can’t save because you don’t have the staff, you don’t have the doctors, you don’t have the nurses.”
Government
Cuomo Calls Latest Federal Relief Plan by Dems A Downpayment On What’s Owed
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“It doesn’t come near to the need. It would be a short term bill until March. I would urge them to get this first down payment bill before they leave.”
Government
In Spite Of Challenges, New York Hospitals Recruit Retired Nurses
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Retired nurses could relieve some stress and handle any holiday-related increase in cases of the coronavirus and in distributing vaccines should they become available.
Government
170,000 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Comes To New York In Two Weeks
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Front line health care workers and nursing home residents will be among the first to receive it.
App NEWS
Cuomo Writes Trump, Biden; Raises Concerns About Vaccination Rollout
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“Just like we went through with the COVID tests, they’re underserved by health care facilities and their rate of skepticism is higher. It’s going to be an extensive effort to outreach to Black, brown and poor communities.”
App NEWS
Cuomo Tells Hospitals To Prepare More Beds For COVID-19 Patients
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“We are not going to live through the nightmare of overwhelmed hospitals again.”
Government
Lots Of Thanksgiving Travel Expected; Some Areas May Enforce Gathering Limits
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“I didn’t want to disappoint my mother, 89 years old. She’s thinking how many Thanksgivings will I get, you start to think that way. But it’s hard. But sometimes hard is smart.”
Government
As Coronavirus Surges, Governor Imposes Tighter Restrictions On Portions Of New York State
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“These numbers have kept me awake for many, many , many nights. People get infected, they go into the hospital, they go into the ICU.”
App NEWS
WATCH: New Yorkers Warned To Take Precautions Against COVID-19 This Thanksgiving
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New York’s rate of the virus has been creeping up through the fall, though the state is still at a significantly lower rate than most of the nation.
App NEWS
COVID-19 Data Trending Toward Tougher Restrictions for Some Areas, Cuomo Says
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Part of Manhattan, Staten Island, Rochester, Syracuse, and Long Island could face new, or stronger, restrictions if the positivity rates in those areas don’t decline in the coming days.
Government
New York Governor Places New Restrictions On Hot Zones; NYC Closes Schools
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Cuomo has set a limit of 10 or fewer people at in-home gatherings. But some county sheriffs in the state have said they don’t plan to enforce those rules, saying it’s a violation of people’s privacy.