Why New York’s THC Potency Tax Needs to Go
You likely know that New York State has started adult-use cannabis sales. Perhaps you’ve heard that adult-use cannabis is subject...
Partnership survey finds increasing number of Manhattan office workers are back in the workplace; 82% of office employers plan to maintain or expand their New York City footprint
The Partnership for New York City surveyed more than 140 major Manhattan office employers between January 5 and January 28,...
Industry Groups Oppose Statewide Flavored Tobacco Ban and Tax Increase on Cigarettes In New York State
ALBANY, NY –Industry groups throughout New York State are opposing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal that would implement a statewide ban...
ACS CAN Reacts to Governor Hochul’s 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal
Governor takes historic step in tobacco use prevention & misses opportunity in cancer screening ALBANY, NY – FEBRUARY 1, 2023...
Rewiring America applauds Governor Hochul’s proposed cap-and-invest program
New York would be the second state to join over 100 cities, counties, towns and villages electrifying new buildings Albany,...
Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Relief for NY’s Fastest-Growing Age Group But Misses Key Opportunities
AARP Urges More Support for Family Caregivers & Home Care, ‘Data Matching’ for Older NY’ers, Removal of ‘Age Cap’ for...
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING — BELMONT MODERNIZATION: Elected Officials, Organized Labor, and Business Leaders Applaud Governor Hochul for Including Project to Modernize Belmont Park in FY24 Budget Proposal
NEW YORK – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced her support for the project to modernize Belmont Park, one of the...
Gov. Hochul’s Budget Fails to Fund Crumbling Roads & Bridges
Fred Hiffa from Rebuild New York Now offered the following quote on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget: “It’s no secret that...
Wright, John Edward Akiwande’
A beautiful life, lived with passion and joy, deserves a beautiful remembrance. Please join The Wright Group and the family...
Insurance Companies Shouldn’t Stand in the Way of Cancer Patients’ Care
Cancer is a disease that harms our physical well-being and deeply impacts our identity, daily life, and loved ones. Despite...
GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S OP-ED IN THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: LET’S AGREE ON HELPING GRIEVING FAMILIES BEFORE TODAY’S MIDNIGHT DEADLINE
Today, the New York Daily News published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul on the Grieving Families Act ahead of...
To Fulfill Her Promise to All New Yorkers, Governor Hochul Cannot Ignore the I/DD Community
When delivering her State of the State address earlier this month, Governor Hochul spoke of the New York Dream. Governor...
New U.S. drug policy presents opportunity to greatly expand access to medications to treat opioid addiction
On January 12, the federal government announced an important change to U.S. drug policy that...
Snow, of course, is a trap
Snow, of course, is a trap. We all know that as we enter a winter with little or no signs...
Gov. Has the Constitutional Upper Hand in LaSalle Fight
Governor Hochul’s pick to be New York’s chief judge sits in limbo a week after the Senate’s judiciary committee voted...
Las Vegas Sands Launches Website To Grow Engagement
Las Vegas Sands today announced the launch of SandsNewYork.com, a new website created to share information on the project, encourage...
It’s Time to Solve New York’s Affordable Housing Crisis
As state leaders convene for the upcoming legislative session, they are rightfully focused on trying to end the affordability crisis...
Invenergy Expands Empire State Footprint with New York City Office
Third office in state strengthens Invenergy’s commitment to New York’s clean energy economy NEW YORK, NY – January 19, 2023...
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