$5M COMPANION ANIMAL CAPITAL FUND BACK IN STATE BUDGET
Among the casualties in the FY20-21 pandemic-driven State Budget was the $5M Companion Animal Capital Fund. For three years, the...
GOVERNOR, SENATE & ASSEMBLY APPROVE CUTS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Today, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted to eliminate 200 inpatient mental health treatment beds operated by...
THE AMERICAN JOBS PLAN, OR THE UNION JOBS PLAN?
During President Biden’s rollout of the $2 trillion “American Jobs Plan," he admitted he is a “union guy,” and wants to give...
Bob Abrams’ Happy Warrior Memoir – A Joy Filled Read
If those who love to read about government and politics in New York State, want a respite from the trauma...
To improve train safety, city needs more police presence, mental health and social services in the subways
There’s no ignoring the disturbing reports in recent weeks about random attacks in the transit system. Innocent New Yorkers have...
I REALLY LOVED ROSS GRAHAM
I really loved Ross Graham. She recently died and I wanted to write my personal tribute to her in a...
1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds to honor Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky at Basil Paterson Scholarship event
Airbnb provided free housing to members across six states during pandemic NEW YORK — Airbnb Founder and CEO Brian Chesky...
COVID ONE YEAR LATER: HONOR THE FALLEN, CARE FOR NEW YORK
SAFE STAFFING WITH ENOUGH NURSES MUST BE TOP 2021 NYS PRIORITY NURSES SAY: "WE COULD HAVE SAVED MORE:” Over 40,000...
Wealthy Owners???
Capital Region Gaming LLC, D/B/A Rivers Casino Schenectady, disclosed in its New York State gaming license application that it was...
APRIL 1ST DEADLINE FOR NY STATE BUDGET IS A MATTER OF GENERATIONAL IMPORTANCE TO BLACK AND BROWN WORKERS
The fast-approaching April 1st deadline for the New York State budget is a matter of generational importance to Black and...
Casino’s dispute is not with horsemen – it’s with wealthy harness track owners
In an editorial earlier this month, the Daily Gazette was correct in calling on the state to settle the dispute...
AARP Calls on Cuomo Administration for Plan to Vaccinate Homebound Seniors
Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, Other States Have Plans; ‘Why is NY Lagging Behind?’ ALBANY, N.Y.— AARP New York today called on...
New Law Allowing Expanded Visitation in Nursing Homes a ‘Great Step’ for Residents’ Well-Being: AARP
New Law Will Authorize, Expand Critical Visits from Family Caregivers ALBANY, N.Y.— AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued...
Progressive and Fair Revenue Must be a Priority in the Budget
The fight for fair and progressive taxes in our state is about a structural realignment of our tax system. Just...
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW YORKERS 30 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE
New Yorkers 30 Years of Age and Older Can Begin to Schedule Appointments and Get Vaccinated Beginning Tuesday, March 30 ...
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Assistance Program
March 12, 2021 I write asking for your support for reinstating the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Assistance Program (ACFAP) as part...
ONE YEAR LATER: TRIBUTE TO NURSE FREDA OCRAN AT JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
FREDA DIED OF COVID- HER WORK SPOKE TO THE URGENT NEED FOR HEALTHCARE JUSTICE BRONX, NY ---- Freda Ocran, RN, mother...
Women Bear The Brunt of Both Scandals, Nursing Home & Sexual Harassment
Some New Yorkers worry the sexual harassment investigations may take time away from the due diligence needed on the nursing...
New York State Must “Carve Out” PBMs from its Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit without Delay
In 2019, the State Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations, in conjunction with the Senate Committee on Health conducted...
A TOUGH BALANCING ACT
It does seem that when Andrew Cuomo ran into trouble, albeit some of it of his own making, his political...
