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In the News-New York State Governor Hochul Calls on Biden for Asylum-Seeker Work Authorization    On Thursday, August 24, Governor Kathy Hochul directly addressed New Yorkers to reiterate her stance on the ongoing migrant crisis, urging federal intervention and work authorization for asylum-seekers. In the 10-minute address and in a coinciding letter, Governor Hochul repeatedly urged […] Read More

In the News-New York State Governor and Mayor Differ on Migrant Solutions   New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s office has issued a stern response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ call for the State to assist in managing the migrant crisis and cover an estimated $7 billion cost over two years. In a letter sent […] Read More

In the News-New York State New York State Department of Labor Announces Millions in Recovered Wages On August 10, the New York State Department of Labor announced that the Division of Worker Protection and its investigators have recovered nearly $12 million in stolen wages to about 12,000 workers across the State since the beginning of […] Read More

In the News-New York State State Comptroller:  Casinos are Not a Magic Fix That Will Solve Local Fiscal Challenges From 2017 to 2022 New York’s four licensed casinos brought $176 million in gaming tax revenue to host and regional local governments, but only the three smaller towns that host casinos realized significant fiscal benefits relative […] Read More

In the News-New York State Governor Hochul Appoints Assembly Ways & Means Secretary Blake Washington as State Budget Director Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the appointment of Blake G. Washington as New York State Budget Director.   Washington will begin his tenure this summer. “With years of public service and a deep knowledge of […] Read More