New York State news

A new study from New York State's Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, reveals just how bad internet access is across the state, and where it's the worst.

New, various mask requirements from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul meant to keep people safe from the very contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 have been issued statewide.

According to the poll, the majority polled feel that Hochul has a more collaborative approach than Cuomo did and even more people (75%) are happy that NY State has its first female governor.

The New York legislature has taken action in the areas of work safety and wages. Governor Kathy Hochul signed four bills into law on Labor Day.

Yesterday Hochul announced that her administration may soon make weekly COVID-19 testing a requirement for public and charter school employees who are not vaccinated.

Following the FDA's recommendation, The New York State Department of Health has fallen in line with this and also authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for state residents with compromised immune systems.

Here's something that both renters and landlords can be happy about: New York State's “Emergency Rental Assistance Program” (ERAP) which helps low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

On the heels of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announcing his resignation on Tuesday, statements from a variety of local sources came forth, one of which came from 51st district NY Senator Peter Oberacker

A municipality must first develop a strategic plan that clearly demonstrates a vision for the revitalization of its downtown and provides a list of city projects that have the greatest potential to jumpstart revitalization for that downtown and realize the community's vision for the downtown.

Previous, pre-COVID New York State rules restricted restaurants from putting tables out on sidewalks and in the street for dining.