This Week In New York
January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021New York State
- Attorney General James: DOH Publicly Reported Data Undercounted COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths & Many Nursing Homes Failed to Comply with Infection Control Policies
- 2021 Joint Legislative Hearing Schedule on the Executive Budget
New York City
- State of the City 2021: Mayor de Blasio Outlines Recovery Plan for All of Us
- Bills Passed by the Council
Briefs
- Speaker Heastie Announces Assembly Working Group on Transitioning NY Economy Toward COVID-19 Recovery
- Report Raises Possibility of NYC Casino Delay
- New York Approves App that will Deliver Lottery Tickets
- Governor Proposes Commission to Examine Family Court Officials
- NYC Indoor Dining Can Reopen at 25% on Valentine’s Day
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021United States
- Honoring our New President and Vice President
- Presidential Actions
- Presidential Statements/Releases
New York State
- Governor Outlines Reimagine, Rebuild & Renew New York Dream Budget
- 2021 Joint Legislative Hearing Schedule on the Executive Budget
- 2021-2022 NYS Executive Budget Bills
New York City
- New York City Acquisition Fund Will Exclusively Finance Projects Led by M/WBEs or Nonprofit Developers
- NYS Executive Budget Includes RFI for Casinos
- Port Authority Unveils New Plan for Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement
Briefs
- NY State of Health Open Enrollment Period Extended Through March 31st
- DFS Investigates Prescription Drug Price Spikes Connected to Covid-19 Pandemic
- Comptroller DiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
- New York City Invests $38 million in Biotech Centers
January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021New York State
- Apparent Democratic Majority in United States Senate Provides Incoming Biden Administration with the Flexibility to Help New York State
- Governor Cuomo Announces Proposals to Allow Online Sports Wagering and Legalize an Adult-use Cannabis Program
- Attorney General James Issues Guidance to Law Enforcement on COVID-19 Evictions
- Speaker Heastie Announces Committee Chairs for 2021 Legislative Session
- Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Announces Committee Chairs for 2021 Legislative Session
New York City
- COVID-19: Vaccine Distribution in NYC
Briefs
- Governor Calls Upon NYPD, Fire & Large Unions to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Programs
- Mayor de Blasio Appoints Edward Grayson Sanitation Commissioner
- New York City Council Votes to Approve New Committee Chairs
- Mayor de Blasio Appoints Sherif Soliman as New York City’s Finance Commissioner
December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020New York State
- COVID-19 Vaccinations: New York Leads the Way
- $15 Minimum Wage Phase-in to Continue as Report Shows NYS Labor Markets Recovering Increase to Take Effect on December 31, 2020
- Governor Cuomo Signs the “Protect Our Courts” Act
- Chapters of the Laws of 2020
New York City
- Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
- Bills Passed by the City Council
Briefs
- LIRR Projects Run $70 Million Over Budget, Years Behind Schedule: State Comptroller
- Attorney General James Sues to End Google’s Illegal Monopolies
- City Council Voluntarily Recognizes Union of Council Staffers
- Mayor de Blasio Appoints Keri Butler as Acting Executive Director of Public Design Commission
December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020New York State
- New York’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan FDA & State Approve Pfizer Vaccine
- New York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Target for Zero Carbon Emissions Investments
- Attorney General James Leads Multistate Lawsuit Seeking to End Facebook’s Monopoly
New York City
- Bills Passed by the City Council
Briefs
- New York City Outdoor Dining to Close
- COVID-19 Infections: Where They Came From (September – November 2020)
- Tax Increases on the Horizon
- Consumer Alert: NYS Division of Consumer Protection Alerts Consumers to Privacy Precautions with Technology Toys
- New York State Launches New York Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership
- PSC to Hold Ratepayer Forums for Damages from Tropical Storm Isaias
- Legislative and Labor Leaders Issue Letter Urging New York Congressional Delegation to Provide Stimulus Funding to Avoid Catastrophic Budget Cuts
- Flushing’s Waterfront Rezoning Project Approved by the City Council