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Day 1 Of New York’s New Fiscal Year Passes With No Budget
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If the budget is not adopted by Monday, 39,000 state workers, many in health care and correctional facilities, may see their April 8 paychecks delayed.
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Governor Signs HALT Bill, Restricting Solitary Confinement
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“Freedom from torture is the most basic of human rights, and yet every year tens of thousands of New Yorkers are subjected to it in the form of solitary confinement.”
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Cuomo, Lawmakers Yet To Reach Budget Agreement
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The legislature is proposing $7 billion dollars in new taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and $4 billion dollars more in school aid.
Government
New York To Allow Universal Access To COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 6
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“As we continue to expand eligibility, New York will double down on making the vaccine accessible for every community to ensure equity.”
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Vote To Legalize Cannabis In New York Could Come Tuesday
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By late 2022, adults in the state would be able to buy cannabis in retail stores, and could also sample the drug in tasting rooms.
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Cuomo accuser Boylan, other survivors back bill to take alleged abusers to court
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“Nobody should have to experience the retaliation that I’ve faced in the last few months.”
23rd Congressional District
Rep. Reed Calls For DOJ Investigation Into NY Nursing Home Deaths
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“The sooner we get this investigation started, the sooner we can get justice and the sooner we can get information to make sure that this never happens again.”
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Counties Face Vaccine Shortages As State Expands Eligible Groups
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“We’re all ready to go, but we can only give out the vaccine that we actually have in our hands.”
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Broome Executive Doubts State’s New Gathering Rules Are Enforceable
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“I think that’s something that we should all work to follow because that just makes good public health sense, but I think that’s one that would be very, very hard to enforce.”
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New Yorkers Protest As Elmira Prison Sees 565 COVID-19 Cases
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“This is a public health crisis and you have cut them off from the outside world.”
Education
Reopening Schools Brace for Mid-Year Aid Cuts
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“Now more than ever, school districts need more funding in order to make this work in this environment.”
Uncategorized
Reed: Governors Have Right To Keep States Closed
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“I will tell you, I believe the state has the authority to issue such a thing.”
