Newsletters

Click on the links below to read our newsletters for updates covering New York State and City Government. Publications are released every week.

This Week In New York

September 11, 2020

October 1, 2020

New York State

  • Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Plans to Protect Public Workers in Future Health Emergencies

New York City

  • Businesses Call Upon Mayor to Restore  NYC’s “Safe and Healthy Work Environment”
  • Dining in NYC Allowed to Resume Beginning September 30th with 25 Percent Occupancy Limit
  • Governor Directs MTA to Bolster Mask Compliance on Public Transit System

Briefs 

  • NYSUT Prepares Legal Action Calls on State Leaders to Stop Cuts to Schools
  • NYC Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia Announces Resignation
  • DOL Provides Guidance Regarding FFCRA Leave Related to School Reopening
  • NYC Gym Owners Sue Mayor de Blasio for Barring Fitness Classes in Reopening Plan
  • LIRR Unveils New Technology That Identifies Least Crowded Trains Before Riders Leave Home

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September 4th, 2020

October 1, 2020

New York State

  • Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates To Increase
  • New York Casinos & Malls In NYC Allowed to Reopen Next Week with Limited Capacity

New York City

  • NYC Restaurants Sue City & State Over Indoor Dining Rules
  • Vision Zero: NYC Lowers Speed Limits by 5 MPH on 9 Major City Streets

Briefs 

  • Governor Cuomo Announces School Reporting Requirements and Online Dashboard to Track COVID-19
  • NY Absentee Ballot Portal is Now Open & Requests Can Be Made Directly Online
  • New York State Releases New Guidelines for Agri-tourism Businesses
  • Two Out of Three NY Restaurants Fear Closure Without Aid
  • Mayor de Blasio Appoints Gary Jenkins as Administrator of the Human Resources Administration (HRA)

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September 25, 2020

September 25, 2020

New York State

  • NYS to Create COVID-19 Vaccine Task Forces

New York City

  • NYC’s Recovery Agenda Vision for City’s recovery centers on public health and social justice
  • Bills Approved by the City Council

Briefs 

  • NYS Announces FDA Approval for COVID-19 Saliva Swab Test
  • Governor Cuomo Announces Executive Order Extending Moratorium On COVID-Related Commercial Evictions Until October 20
  • Foliage Report
  • Mayor de Blasio Extends Executive Order 148 & Announces Alternate Celebrations for Signature Events
  • NYC Indoor Pools to Open at 33 Percent Capacity
  • Mayor de Blasio Announces Expanded Furloughs for City Employees

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August 28, 2020

August 28, 2020

New York State

  • Comptroller DiNapoli: New Law Helps Local Governments Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Chapters of the Laws of 2020

New York City

  • NYC Council Considers Amendment to “Diaphragm Law”
  • 50a Litigation Update
  • Bills Approved by the City Council

Briefs 

  • State Legislation to Hold Utilities Accountable for Failure to Effectively Respond to Power Outages
  • Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order to Support New Yorkers’ Right to Vote
  • Attorney General James Announces Settlement with Honda Over Airbag Failures
  • Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC’s Shelter Repair Process Needs Fixing
  • New York Fashion Week to Take Place in September with Limited or No Spectators
  • NYC Partners With New York Yankees to Fight COVID-19 and Get More New Yorkers Tested
  • MTA Officials Warn of Major Layoffs and Service Cuts Without Federal Aid

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November 27, 2019

December 6, 2019

New York State

  • Governor Cuomo & National Grid Find Common Ground
  • New York’s Public Election Financing Program Take Shape
  • Chapter of  the Laws 2019
  • Bills Vetoed by the Governor

New York City

  • City Claims Construction Injuries Down More than 26% in 2019
  • Bills Approve by City Council

Briefs 

  • NYS Faces Budget $6.1 Billion Deficit
  • Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Establishing Hate Crimes Recognition Training Program for Local Law Enforcement
  • MTA, State Sued Over Contracting Rules
  • New York Appeals SALT Challenge Dismissal
  • Mayor Di Blasio Signs Animals Rights Legislation into Law
  • 2020 NYS Legislative Session
  • Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney becomes House Oversight Committee’s First Chairwoman
  • 2020 NYS Legislative Session

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