Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers Monday regarding ongoing efforts to address the opioid epidemic. In response to the newly released information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that more than 107,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, the G overnor is reinforcing ongoing investments and […]
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State flies flags at half-staff for NYPD officers killed
Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Jan. 28 in honor of fallen NYPD officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora. Flags were lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Jan. 28, the day of officer Rivera’s funeral service, and returned to full-staff at sunset […]
Hochul signs New York State redistricting bill
Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Democrat, announced that Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed her bill into law amending Sections 10 and 34 of the municipal home rule law which provides that the redrawing of county legislative district lines is first and foremost governed by state requirements ensuring fairness and equity. “Fair […]
Hochul authorizes COVID booster doses in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, Sept. 27, a robust implementation of booster doses into the state’s COVID-19 vaccinationprogram, ensuring an efficient, equitable, and effective distribution of booster doses to eligible New Yorkers statewide. “Our top priority remains staying ahead of this constantly changing virus and protecting New Yorkers with […]
Hochul provides update of state COVID numbers
Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers, on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. “COVID-19 continues to spread across New York State and threaten the lives of New Yorkers, and we’re committed to driving vaccination rates up across the state,” Hochul said. “We’re working to get the vaccination numbers up and requiring […]