This Week In New York
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
February 02, 2024
February 6, 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
January 26, 2024
January 30, 2024The Justice Department announced today that it has signed an agreement with the State of New York Executive Chamber (Executive Chamber) to resolve the department’s claims that the Executive Chamber under former Governor Andrew Cuomo engaged in a pattern or practice of sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Read More
January 19, 2024
January 30, 2024Governor Kathy Hochul this week unveiled the largest budget in New York State history, a $233 million spending plan that closes the State’s $4.3 billion budget gap. Read More
January 12, 2024
January 30, 2024On Tuesday, January 9, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her second State of the State Address in front of the New York State Legislature and guests. In the hour-long address, Governor Hochul celebrated the legislative successes of the Executive Chamber over the past year, addressed some of the challenges that the State of New York is facing in the coming year, and mapped out a new ambitious agenda titled “Our New York, Our Future.” Read More