AARP Hails Expansion of Vaccine Availability to All NYers 50 and Over
ALBANY, N.Y. - AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement on New York State’s decision to...
Celebrating NY Agriculture and Its Importance to Us All
Look around your home, your office, your neighborhood. Much of what you enjoy comes from agriculture. Whether it is sitting...
Welcome Community Projects Funding: Federal Money for Local Projects
Those of us who have been around lobbying and government for a long time are eager to see the return...
Without Tax Relief, New York’s Recovery is at Risk
When Governor Cuomo released his initial budget proposal, it froze New York’s middle class tax cuts. The justification was that...
LESSONS TO BE LEARNED IN POLITICS
Lessons to be learned in politics: Try to be very good to those who work for you. If you assume...
New Report: AARP, Organizations of Color Urge Overdue Boost in NYS Funding for Non-Parent Relatives Raising Children
Organizations Urge State to Tap Newly Available Federal Funding to Help Caregivers - Mostly Grandparents - Access Grants, Services ALBANY,...
The COVID-19 pandemic is a deadly one-two punch combo for communities of color across the country
The COVID-19 pandemic is a deadly one-two punch combo for communities of color across the country. One, we represent a...
EXCLUSIVE: @GStephanopoulos on Gov. Andrew Cuomo: “If the investigation confirms the claims of the women, should he resign?” “Yes,” Pres. Biden says. “I think he’ll probably end up being prosecuted, too.”
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AARP Applauds NYS Legislature for Proposed Budget Investments to Help NYers Age in Own Homes – Not Nursing Homes
ALBANY, N.Y.— AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement in response to the New York State...
ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE COVID LOCKDOWN OF NYC – NURSES DEMAND ALBANY LAWMAKERS PASS SAFE STAFFING LAW TO PROTECT PATIENTS ACROSS NEW YORK
Thousands Could Have Been Saved with Safe Staffing Nurses: ‘No More Excuses’ for Being Understaffed and Underprepared New York— Nurses at...
NO STOPPING LEGAL CANNABIS FROM COMING TO NEW YORK
This time, there is no stopping legal cannabis from coming to New York. Undoubtedly legalization will be less harmful to...
GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE’S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
4,617 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 953 Patients in the ICU; 642 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.92% 77 COVID-19 Deaths in...
WHAT HAPPENS IN ALBANY STAYS IN ALBANY
So anyway, the guy I call “Tough Guy Andrew” is fighting for his political life. His enemies list grows and...
NURSES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, LABOR AND COMMUNITY LEADERS HOLD SPEAK OUT
NEW REPORT EXAMINES HOSPITAL’S ROLE IN REINFORCING RACIAL HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES Montefiore Expansion, Investments Demonstrate Negative Impact on Healthcare Access and...
STATEMENT FROM SPEAKER CARL HEASTIE ON AUTHORIZING ASSEMBLY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO BEGIN IMPEACHMENT INVESTIGATION INTO GOVERNOR CUOMO
After meeting with the Assembly Majority Conference today, I am authorizing the Assembly Judiciary Committee to begin an impeachment investigation,...
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES QUARANTINE FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED STARTING APRIL 1ST
While No Longer Required, Quarantine After Domestic Travel is Still Advised as Added Precaution Mandatory Quarantine Remains in Effect for...
Keep New York Moving Forward by Investing in Local Roads and Bridges
As our leaders in Albany craft this year’s budget, it’s important that the final agreement keeps New York moving forward...
Gov Cuomo, Legislature Can Be Heroes for Children with Mental Illness
Buried but no less important in the heap of human conditions made worse by the pandemic is the incredible impact...
GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE’S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
4,798 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 999 Patients in the ICU; 686 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 3.16% 58 COVID-19 Deaths in...
