This Week In New York
March 08, 2024
March 8, 2024Governor Kathy Hochul this week celebrated New York’s full economic recovery from the pandemic following the release of New York State Department of Labor (DOL) data showing a total statewide private-sector job count of 8,346,200 jobs. According to the Governor, this job count is the State’s highest ever. Read More
March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Carl Heastie this week announced their appointments to the Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. Read More
February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne Harris this week announced a proposed regulation to establish network adequacy standards for behavioral health services, including the establishment of appointment wait times for behavioral health care. Read More
February 16, 2024
February 23, 2024Governor Kathy Hochul’s Administration updated on her proposed $233 billion state budget this week, removing a $100 million sweep of funds designated for legal representation of low-income New Yorkers. Read More
February 09, 2024
February 9, 2024A report released this week by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli examines the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) latest 20-Year Needs Assessment, reviews the depth of work needed to upgrade New York’s regional transit systems, and highlights the urgent need for the MTA to state its priorities and funding plans. Read More