Yesterday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law. This creates a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred when they were over[Read More…]
Tag: Governor Hochul
Flags Being Flown at Half-Staff Today to Honor Victims in Buffalo
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff today (May 16) in honor of the victims of the horrific shooting at Tops Supermarket in[Read More…]
Governor Hochul Announces New Lieutenant Governor
Governor Hochul has announced she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as the next Lieutenant Governor of New York. Representative Delgado currently represents NY-19 Congressional District, which includes the[Read More…]
State Grant To Shine New Light at Cortland Repertory Theatre
Cortland Repertory Theatre was awarded a $10,000 state Arts grant for new lighting. CRT was one of 116 grants from the State Council on the Arts in this latest round.[Read More…]
NYS Launches Website for Ukrainians and Allies
Resources Include Support Services, Immigration Assistance, Emotional Support, Humanitarian Aid and Information on Ways to Show your Support. Visit the Website Here. This follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement warning consumers[Read More…]
Governor and Police Benevolent Association Reach Agreement
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that her administration has reached a contract agreement with the Police Benevolent Association of New York State for a 4-year term running until March 31,[Read More…]
ATI Applauds Creation of NYS Chief Disability Officer
Governor Kathy Hochul called it an historic day and long overdue. “To all the advocates who never gave up the fight to recognize that the disability community – and it[Read More…]
Governor Hochul’s mask mandate blocked by New York State Supreme Court Judge
The Nassau County State Supreme Court has blocked Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask mandate. The Supreme Court claims she doesn’t have the power to make you wear a mask since[Read More…]
New campaign launched by Governor Hochul
Governor Hochul introduced a new campaign called #VaxForKids yesterday. She is encouraging parents to get their children aged 5 to 11 vaccinated. Governor Hochul’s motivation behind the campaign is her[Read More…]
Governor Hochul extends SNAP benefits again
For the second month in a row, Governor Hochul has announced additional SNAP benefits for New Yorkers. All New Yorkers enrolled in the SNAP program will receive the maximum amount[Read More…]
New locations announced for covid testing in New York State
The state is continuing to create more testing opportunities throughout New York State. New locations will open today (January 11) at 10 SUNY campuses. This is part of an agreement[Read More…]
Updated: New testing site to be held at SUNY Cortland
In an agreement between Governor Hochul and the SUNY campuses and Syracuse University, SUNY Cortland will now be used as a covid testing site. The testing site will open on[Read More…]
Booster shot now a requirement for all SUNY students
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday (Dec. 31) that all students returning to a SUNY campus must have received their booster shot. The students have until January 15 to receive[Read More…]
Governor Announces New COVID-19 Winter Surge Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul today (Dec. 31) announced Winter Surge Plan 2.0, a new targeted effort to bolster New York’s fight against the winter surge. The plan focuses on five core[Read More…]
New York state sees the highest number of covid-19 hospitalizations since last March
New York state saw the number of covid-19 hospitalizations surpass 5,000 for the first time since last March (2020). The new record number of hospitalizations has been attributed to the[Read More…]
Shortened quarantine time announced by Governor Hochul for essential employees
Governor Hochul announced on Friday (December 24) that essential workers will only have to quarantine for 5 days instead of 10 if they test positive for covid. This will only[Read More…]
Changes to SNAP Benefits to End the Year
Governor Kathy Hochul announced yesterday (December 21) that all New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for the month of December. Those who[Read More…]
Governor Hochul Announces $35 million for 1,400 Supportive Housing Units across New York State
Press release: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 192 conditional awards totaling $35 million to housing agencies in every region across New York to provide support services and operating funding for at[Read More…]
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