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In the News-New York City Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support 9/11 Victims, First Responders, and Their Families Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation in New York City this week to provide support to 9/11 victims, survivors, and their loved ones by helping to remove barriers and delays from Victim Compensation Fund and workers’ compensation claims.    […] Read More

In the News-New York State Governor Hochul Signs Worker Protection Legislation Governor Kathy Hochul this week signed a three-bill package to support, protect, and expand benefits for New York workers.   The first bill seeks stronger penalties against employers who steal wages from workers.  The second bill prohibits employers from disciplining employees who opt not to […] Read More

NYS & NYC Call Upon Federal Government to Give Asylum Seekers the Tools to Sustain Themselves “Let Them Work” Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams this week continued to push the federal government to give asylum seekers the tools to become self-sustaining. Mayor Eric Adams led a rally on Thursday in Lower Manhattan to […] Read More

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