Governor Cuomo announced that those in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility service shut off can now apply for a second emergency benefit through HEAP. The additional assistance is being made available after the colder … Continue reading
The State Assembly Democratic Majority introduced their version of the state budget proposal in Albany Tuesday. New Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie comments: (Heastie 3-11-15) The Assembly budget is over 150 billion dollars, almost 8 billion dollars more than the Governor’s … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo announced that 103 elected officials from all levels of government around the state have joined the “Enough is Enough” campaign to combat sexual violence on college and university campuses. The campaign is a call to action for members … Continue reading
This weekend, clocks get pushed ahead 1 hour as part of Daylight Savings Time, & the Firemen’s Association of New York urges all New Yorkers to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure that they are functioning properly. … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo announced that 11 more businesses plan to expand in or locate to New York State under the START-UP NY program. The businesses will invest nearly $30 million, creating 158 new jobs over the next 5 years in tax-free … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo’s $900 million “NY Parks 2020” plan was unveiled this week. The 7-point is a multi-year commitment to invest approximately $900 million into180 state parks, 35 historic sites, and 29 golf courses, which are visited by 62 million people … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo was in Buffalo this morning promoting plans to raise the minimum wage in the state: (Cuomo 3-3-15) Cuomo’s plan is to raise the minimum wage to $10.50 an hour for the majority of the state & $11.50 an … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo detailed projected savings for New York taxpayers as a result of the Property Tax Relief program, which provides 1.3 million homeowners significant financial relief. The $1.66 billion program also includes a renters’ credit, is part of the Governor’s … Continue reading