This Week In New York
February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021New York State
- Dr. Betty A. Rosa Appointed Commissioner of the NYS Education Department
- New Yorkers with Comorbidities and Underlying Conditions Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
- Senate Advances Legislative Package To Combat Housing Discrimination
New York City
- Mayor de Blasio Delivers Testimony on the New York State Executive Budget
- Bills Passed by the City Council
Briefs
- Speaker Heastie Announces Assembly Post-COVID Mass Transit Working Group
- NY to Allow Arena & Stadiums to Open at 10% Capacity
- NYSE Chief Warns it May Exit NY if Stock Transfer Tax is Imposed
- James Patchett Announces Departure from De Blasio Administration
February 5, 2021
February 5, 2021New York State
- NYS Department of Labor Identifies Over 425,000 Fraudulent Claims Totaling $5.5 Billion in Unemployment Benefits During Covid-19 Pandemic
- Assembly Passes Legislation to Extend Death Benefits to Families of Municipal Frontline Workers
- Assembly Passes Legislation Granting Employees Time Off to Receive Vaccinations
- 2021 Joint Legislative Hearings – Executive Budget
New York City
- City Council Unveils Legislative Plans to Redefine Public Safety and Strengthen Police Accountability
- MTA Names Quemuel Arroyo as First All-Agency Chief Accessibility Officer
Briefs
- NYS Department of Public Service to Lead Inquiry into the Feasibility of a Public Takeover of New York American Water Company in Long Island
- COVID-19 Vaccine Supply to Increase to 20 Percent for the Next Three Weeks
- New York Forward Loan Fund: EIDL & PPP Borrowers are Now Eligible for the New York Forward Loan Fund
- U.S. Senate Approves Resolution to Move the $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Forward
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