It’s been estimated that 92,000 New Yorkers were homeless before the COVID-19 crisis began, now homelessness has the potential of ballooning.
Back in March, the government stopped all foreclosures and evictions nationwide. The suspension expired at the end of July, and Governor Cuomo has issued a moratorium on evictions, but landlords have found a loophole...
The National Rifle Association took Governor Cuomo to court over his coronavirus restrictions, and the judge in the Northern District of New York threw the case out.
On March 20, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order declaring that gun stores were non-essential...
There was some confusion that New Yorkers would face the same fate at the beginning of this month, but a new law passed in June stopped renters from being evicted.
If you’re not able to pay your rent, you are certainly not alone. Americans all over the country are having a difficult time making ends meet, and eviction is a looming possibility if the government doesn’t act soon. Today is the last day for struggling New Yorkers to submit applications for renters' assistance...
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State has seen a slight increase in coronavirus cases. He is calling out bar owners, restaurant owners, and New Yorkers in their 20s for the increasing trend.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been seen on televisions all over the nation as New York’s leader during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, he talked about using data and metrics to determine the different phases of New York’s reopening plans...
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order that would make Juneteenth a paid holiday for state workers. In addition, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan signed an executive order declaring Juneteenth a holiday in the city of Albany.
In the last week, there have been a lot of changes and proposed changes to policing, police policy, and police tactics across the country and right here in the Capital Region.
New York’s prisoners are going to ramp up production of state-manufactured hand sanitizer, which will be distributed to schools, state agencies, and other government offices
Our governor is hip to the game and knows this and wants to propose new legislation that will require all sex offenders to give up their online user names for games and dating apps.
Yikes!!!
According to NY State of Politics, the new Green Light Law, which allows undocumented individuals to obtain driver’s licenses in NY State, took effect over the weekend. Everyone I talk to is in disagreement with this law, however it’s now in effect...
State officials announced a competition for residents to vote on one of five potential designs for New York State license plates. The current plate design – “Empire Gold” – dates to 2010
The NYS governor's 2020 budget recognizes "that positive relationships between the police and their communities are crucial to creating a safer New York" and seeks to increase public trust in NYS' law enforcement agencies.
Good news for Downtown Albany, the governor announced more than 22 million for a mix used neighborhood in Liberty Park. Also there will be improvements to CDTA for the Bus Rapid Transit Line. These are much-needed improvements for Albany:
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A big chunk of change is going to be spent on New York roads.
$128 million to be more specific. Governor Cuomo announced the funding to help resurface New York roads, according to cbs 6 albany. To me, this is definitely something that’s needed...