Andrew Cuomo
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Cuomo Targeting Enhanced STAR Deduction
The Enhanced STAR program for seniors (65+) is under attack again in the governor’s proposed budget. This could negatively
New York State to Deploy Undercover Testers to Look for Housing Discriminatory Practices in Westchester, NYC
ALBANY—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Feb. 25 that the state will launch a program to deploy undercover
Gov. Cuomo May Push Up Timeline on Downstate Casinos to Deal with COVID-19
While details are still sketchy at press time, the massive state deficit that has been estimated between $8 billion and
Gov. Cuomo Calls for Extension of Commercial Tenant Eviction Moratorium; Proposes Banning Late Fees, Penalties on Residential Leases
On Jan. 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he would be proposing an extension of the commercial tenant eviction moratorium and
Gov. Cuomo to Propose Legalization of Sports Betting, Recreational Marijuana to Help Offset Billions in Lost Revenue Due to COVID-19
In a briefing with reporters earlier today (Jan. 6), Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced he will propose legislation to authorize
Governor Signs Three Indian Point-Related Bills into Law
ALBANY—New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblywoman Sandy Galef announced on Jan. 1 that three bills the two
Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Eviction Ban Until May 1
ALBANY—After the State Legislature met in special session on Monday, Dec. 28 and the Assembly and Senate approved the
NYS Legislature Expected to Pass COVID-19 Eviction and Foreclosure Protection Act; Extends Tenant Eviction Ban Until May 1
ALBANY—The New York State Legislature is meeting today in special session to vote on and approve the COVID-19 Emergency
LEGAL CORNER: During the COVID-19 Pandemic: New York Enacts Paid Sick Leave Program Effective Jan. 1, 2021
On April 3, 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo “enacted the strongest Paid Sick Leave
Governor Says Pfizer COVID Vaccine to Arrive in NY on Dec. 15
ALBANY—In another sign of some light at the end of the tunnel on the COVID crisis, at a press
NY Entering New COVID Phase; Hospital Capacity, Staffing Now Top Concern
ALBANY—In response to rising COVID hospitalizations throughout the state, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today that the state
Construction Begins on $126M Affordable Housing Project in South Bronx
NEW YORK—New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Oct. 30 the start of construction on 1159 River Ave.