ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to offer free college tuition to low to middle income students in New York. On Tuesday the governor unveiled the first signature proposal of his 2017 agenda: making college tuition-free for New York’s … [Read more...]
Republicans to Maintain Control of State Senate Thanks to Breakaway Democrats
ALBANY – A group of breakaway Democrats will stick with Republicans who control the state Senate, continuing a coalition that has helped to keep the GOP in charge of the 63-member chamber despite their showing in the November elections. The … [Read more...]
Governor Unveils Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of a 200-member multi-agency Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit, which will be charged with ensuring that all minimum wage workers are paid the proper rate. The Enforcement and … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo to Deliver State of the State at Six Different Locations
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will deliver the 2017 State of the State message next week, but it won’t be delivered the same as in years’ past. The State Constitution requires an annual message from the Governor to the Legislature on the … [Read more...]
NY State Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase for New York State is now in effect. As a result, nearly 2.2 million individuals will now have a slightly higher income. As of Dec. 31, the minimum wage for Upstate New York is at $9.70 an hour, with other .70 … [Read more...]
Construction Projects on State Roadways to be Halted for Increased Holiday Traffic
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is announcing that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways for the holiday travel season. He said construction will not be permitted from 6 a.m. on … [Read more...]
Lakeview Ave. Historic District Nominated for State and National Registers of Historic Places
JAMESTOWN - The historic Lakeview Ave. area of Jamestown is being recommended to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Actions to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure and Increase Accountability for Zombie Properties
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, DFS has also finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Actions to Protect Civil Rights and Combat Hate Crimes
NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo Sunday announced several actions to protect civil rights and combat hate crimes in New York, including the creation of a State Police unit to investigate reports of hate crimes, an expansion of the state’s human … [Read more...]
Governor Sets Up Hotline to Report Incidents of Bias and Discrimination
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has launched a toll-free hotline to report incidents of bias and discrimination across the state. The hotline will bolster the state’s efforts to protect New Yorkers and allow those who are the victim of prejudice … [Read more...]
