New York State
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Yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo held a Zoom Press conference to update the state on a new mandatory. Starting on Labor Day, the state will require COVID-19 vaccines or mandatory COVID-19 testing for state employees. This new regulation will mirror the vaccine and testing mandate that the federal government is planning for its workers. In addition […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued the first in the nation executive order on the gun violence as disaster emergency. This executive order will allow the state to use the necessary resources to fight gun violence in New York. Governor Andrew Cuomo gave 7 key points to focus on when it comes to fighting gun violence. Violence […]
Some good news especially if you are a teen and are looking for a summer job! New York State has officially raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers. The minimum wage increased to $15 per hour as of Thursday. At the beginning of the year, the minimum wage increased to $14.50 outside of New York […]
Yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Gender Recognition Act into law, after the state Legislature approved it earlier this month. This new law cleared the way for the DMV to offer the “X” designation to those who do not identify as strictly male or female. The Gender Recognition Act also makes it easier for transgender […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the ‘Gender Recognition Act’ into law that would make it easier for New Yorkers looking to change their name or gender markers on legal documents. The ‘Gender Recognition Act’ eliminated some laws that posed safety risks for transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people who changed their information. Previously, […]
If you try to pass off a fake COVID-19 vaccination card in New York State you might cop a felony. There is a new bill that awaits Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signature for fake vaccination cards and passports. State lawmakers passed a bill in last week’s session that now makes it illegal for you to make […]
There is some good news for small business owners if your business suffered a loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. New York’s Pandemic Small Business Recovery Program is officially open. The program is now accepting applications and there is $800 million available in funding. In order to be eligible for the program your business has to […]
It’s official the state-run vaccination site at the former Kodak Hawkeye plant on St. Paul Street has closed. The mass vaccination site was one of the several FEMA ran sites in New York State. New York State partnered with FEMA to get Black and Brown people in underserved communities access to vaccinations. The Dome Arena […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday there is $3.5 billion in assistance for renters and small businesses available for New Yorkers. But only if you are experiencing financial hardships from the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you rent and you have notices from your landlord of nonpayment due to the pandemic click here for information. You can also […]
If you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19 yet you can get your vaccination and a chance to win millions. In New York State this week when you go to a designated site to get vaccinated you will receive a lottery scratch-off ticket. But you do have to be 18 years of age or older […]