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Andrew Cuomo
Gov. Cuomo Mandates All State Workers to be Vaccinated by Labor Day
ALBANY—Several days after New York City issued the mandate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that all New York
IDA
Report: Value of IDA Projects Increased Nearly 50% Over Past Decade
ALBANY—Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in New York State reported 4,320 active projects valued at $109 billion for 2019,
New York State
Sen. Harckham's Wetlands Protection Bill Passes State Senate
ALBANY—The New York State Senate approved legislation (S.5116C) on June 8 introduced by State Senator Pete Harckham (D-40th
New York State
Labor Leaders, Politicos Make Last Ditch Plea For Full Gaming License for Empire City Casino
YONKERS—A group that now consists of 60 labor, business and community organizations in the New York metro region held
Andrew Cuomo
Gov. Cuomo Signs Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill into Law
ALBANY—After last night’s passage by the New York State Legislature of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which
New York State
Report: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
ALBANY—The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10% in 2020 to
New York State
New York Lawmakers Push for SALT Cap Repeal
WHITE PLAINS—New York federal representatives and Westchester County Executive George Latimer staged a press conference on March 25th at
Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Lost More Than 76,000 Jobs in 2020
ALBANY—The employment numbers for 2020 released by the New York State Department of Labor for the Hudson Valley region
New York State
Sen. Schumer Expects New York Will Reap $100 Billion From Biden COVID Relief Plan
NEW YORK—U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced on March 7 at a briefing at his New York City offices,
New York State
Senate Majority Advances Housing Discrimination Legislative Package
ALBANY—The leadership of the State Senate Democratic Majority announced on Feb. 8 it will advance major legislation to continue
New York State
SALT Cap Repeal Bill Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON—U.S. Reps. Mondaire Jones (D-NY), Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer on Thursday
Andrew Cuomo
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