December 9, 2021
Via: Washington's Top NewsNew York Attorney General Letitia James suspended her campaign for governor on Thursday, saying she will run for reelection to her current position to “finish the job” amid numerous ongoing investigations. James, a Democrat, had announced in late October that […]
August 24, 2021
Via: Washington's Top NewsKathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, inheriting immense challenges as she takes over an administration facing criticism for inaction during Andrew Cuomo’s distracted final months in office. Hochul, a Democrat and former member of […]
Health Care, Industry, Policy, State & Local
April 23, 2021
Via: Washington's Top NewsGov. Andrew Cuomo’s office said it won’t reveal what it told the U.S. Justice Department about COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes, partly because doing so would be an “invasion of personal privacy.” The Justice Department last year asked the governors […]
Federal, Industry, Policy, Transportation & Infrastructure
April 22, 2021
Via: Transportation Today NewsNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined 11 other governors from across the country, asking President Joe Biden to set the U.S. on a path to a zero-emission transportation future. In a letter sent Wednesday, the governors asked the federal government […]
January 28, 2021
Via: CNBCThe New York Department of Health underreported Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes by as much as 50%, according to a new report published Thursday by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The 76-page report comes after a months-long investigation by […]
August 12, 2020
Via: CNBCPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government is sending 125 million reusable face masks to school districts across the United States as schools consider whether it’s safe to reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We have to open […]
July 16, 2020
Via: CNBCGov. Andrew Cuomo said there was “significant evidence” restaurants in New York City were violating social distancing policies designed to contain the spread of Covid-19 and threatened to close establishments that don’t follow the rules. “There is significant evidence of […]
December 27, 2019
Via: ArsTechnicaOn Thursday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed a widely supported bill that would have legalized electric bicycles and scooters. The bill was the result of extensive negotiations and compromises that sought to balance a set of competing interests. But […]