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‘NYClean’ sanitizer to be carried at Walmart, which could generate millions for the State prison system
It turns out that one of Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s quirkier initiatives — the NYClean branded hand sanitizer that is being produced by individuals incarcerated in State prisons — could be one of…
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Cuomo wants SUNY dorms converted into temporary hospitals to manage coronavirus overflow
This afternoon Governor Andrew Cuomo called on President Donald Trump to convert dormitory buildings across the State University of New York into temporary intensive care facilities, in order to create additional capacity…
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NYSERDA must reveal secret study, Judge rules
Ruling in favor of the Empire Center, a state Supreme Court judge in Albany has ordered the Cuomo administration’s energy and environmental agencies to release a supposedly incomplete “comprehensive study” of how…
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HAMMOND: Fact-checking Mujica’s op-ed
BY BILL HAMMOND A fact-check of the newly published op-ed by state budget director Robert Mujica, defending Governor Cuomo’s Medicaid proposals, shows it to include a number of exaggerated or misleading arguments. The…
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McMahon testimony urges rejection of Excelsior Scholarship expansion
The state Legislature should reject Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to expand the family income cap for the Excelsior Scholarships and devote more money to expanding the state’s existing Tuition Assistance Program (TAP),…
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HAWLEY: Cuomo’s Medicaid spending will bankrupt New York
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I – Batavia) is circulating a statement in response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 Executive Budget Proposal. That statement can be read as follows: “The governor made a lot…
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Dyster’s path to political redemption is long and twisted
Former Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster has been on an orchestrated media tour following his departure from office last week — complete with the paid promotion of self-produced YouTube videos. Long profiles,…
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Cuomo vetoes bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers
Bill would have added accountability, increased fiscal disclosure, and addressed deceptive and anti-competitive practices Governor Andrew Cuomo this evening vetoed legislation to increase oversight, transparency, and accountability of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs…
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Should the Seneca Nation buy Milstein’s 140-acres in Niagara Falls?
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Some political prognosticators are speculating that Manhattan billionaire Howard Milstein could be interested in exiting his investment in a 140-acre aggregation of parcels that he owns in downtown…
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Lentol announces the signing of the Safe Way Home Act
A5775/S3966 Provides No-Cost Transportation for Victims of Sexual Assault Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) announced today that a bill he introduced and passed as lead sponsor that will assist victims…
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Krueger is pushing Bill to require that women comprise 30% of all corporate boards
Bill delivered to Governor before days before Christmas — but Heastie, Stewart-Cousins are expected to make amendments that include a 30% requirement for minorities. Albany – Today, State Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly…
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Stefanik calls on Governor Cuomo to reinstate federal law enforcement access to State DMV records
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo opposing his decision to block all federal Law Enforcement officers from accessing the New York State DMV database. This…
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Langworthy calls for Speaker Heastie to fire Counsel for extortion of JCOPE member
New York Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy today called for the immediate dismissal of Speaker Carl Heastie’s top aide, Howard Vargas, for his threatening phone call to JCOPE member Julie Garcia following her…
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Lentol heralds signing of a bill to protect tenants from landlord harassment
Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) announced today that a bill he introduced and passed as lead sponsor was signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. The bill establishes the crime of…
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LePetri blasts Dems for campaign finance overhaul during budget crisis
The nine-member non-elected Public Campaign Financing Commission tasked with overhauling New York’s campaign finance laws released its report this weekend outlining specifics of the $100 million annual taxpayer-funded matching program that will…
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Casino Compact with Tuscaroras could help fund a new water treatment plant in Niagara Falls
The City of Niagara Falls may get a new water treatment plant as part of a broader gaming compact between the Tuscarora Nation and Governor Andrew Cuomo that would authorize a second…
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Stefanik releases FEMA damage assessment following devasting floods
Following the letter Congresswoman Stefanik and Congressman Brindisi sent to Governor Cuomo earlier this month requesting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA), this week FEMA will begin working with state and local…
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Anderson is in talks with Cuomo to land a gaming compact for the Tuscarora Nation
Tuscarora businessman Joe Anderson is rumored to be in talks with Governor Andrew Cuomo to land a gaming compact between New York State and the Tuscarora Nation of Indians. A source who…
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A new mayor in Niagara Falls is likely to partner with local Indian Tribes
Niagara Falls’ new Mayor-elect Bob Restaino is “very open” to new public partnerships with the Seneca Nation of Indians, and a half-dozen other local tribal communities, believing that a collaborative posture will accelerate new…
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LePetri sounds off on early release of inmates, warns of “dangers to come”
Beginning January 1, 2020, inmates across New York State charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes will be eligible for release from jail due to legislation signed earlier this year by Governor Andrew…
