The state budget was due on April 1, but it was not submitted until Tuesday, April 6. Governor Cuomo announced that he had reached an agreement with Albany legislative leaders yesterday on a tax increase.
The current mayor of the City of Albany, Kathy Sheehan, announced last year that she would be seeking a third term as the mayor of Albany. This year, thanks to the Board of Elections, several opponents have been eliminated from the playing field.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been making headlines for a full year now, and most of the news was good. Unfortunately for him the news has turned sour and now some legislators are calling for his resignation.
Albany District Attorney, David Soares aide, 59-year old Jeanenne Holt, who was working from home, passed away due to complications of the COVID-19 virus.
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently authorized the release of approximately 800 people who are incarcerated for violating their probation. He also authorized the release of 2200 felons who are convicted of non-violent offenses.
On Sunday Governor Cuomo disputed the thought that the virus cannot be controlled. He said, “The White House believes the US cannot control this pandemic, but New York flattened the curve
David Soares, of the District Attorney’s Office, is expressing frustration with the criminal justice reform process saying that it makes the process more difficult to get to closure.
Even with the executive order, landlords are still moving forward with the eviction process and serving notices of eviction to tenants. The notices give tenants two weeks to contest the case or be evicted.
Last month we talked about a Cohoes Police officer, Sean, retiring after making false claims against a group of black youth. A group of activists is demanding punishment.
A Common Council member in Albany does not take our civil liberties lightly, she wants to hold government officials accountable for their access to our personal information.
In-person visitations are slated to resume for inmates soon, and some leaders are appalled. Maximum security prisons have already begun welcoming visitors yesterday, and the remainder are slated to resume visitations on Saturday. According to WYNTV, Senator Patty Richie is not pleased with this at al…