July 20, 2020: Move to Include: COVID-19 upends education for students with autism
The Capitol Pressroom · July 20, 2020: Move to Include: COVID-19 upends education for students with autism We continued our Move to Include series with a conversation with Asm. Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam), chair of the Assembly Subcommittee on Autism
COVID-19 battles in NY and California head in different directions
Jul 16, 2020 - New York was the major epicenter for the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of new cases in New York continues on a downward trend, states like California are seeing an increase in cases. We
July 16, 2020: COVID-19 forces innovation in mental healthcare delivery
The Capitol Pressroom · July 16, 2020: COVID-19 forces innovation in mental healthcare delivery The COVID-19 pandemic has forced adaptations for industries to continue delivering services. Lauri Cole, Executive Director of the New York State Council for Community Behavioral
July 15, 2020: Legislature prepares for COVID-19 oversight hearings
The Capitol Pressroom · July 15, 2020: Legislature prepares for COVID-19 oversight hearings The legislature will be holding hearings into the impacts of COVID-19 on different sectors of the state. Sen. James Skoufis (D-Cornwall), chair of the Senate Senate
July 15, 2020: COVID-19 is the ultimate business interrupter, but insurance companies disagree
The Capitol Pressroom · July 15, 2020: COVID-19 is the ultimate business interrupter, but insurance companies disagree The financial security of many New Yorkers went on pause when their businesses were temporarily closed to stop the spread of
July 14, 2020: Nursing home whistleblower reflects on COVID-19 fight
The Capitol Pressroom · July 14, 2020: Nursing home whistleblower reflects on COVID-19 fight Early in the pandemic, an order was issued that allowed nursing home employees who tested positive for COVID-19 but did not show symptoms to continue
July 7, 2020: Advocates say NY is failing to protect inmates from COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · July 7, 2020: Advocates say NY is falling to protect inmates from COVID-19 As New York continues its fight against COVID-19, legal advocates are calling for the state to regularly test incarcerated New Yorkers. Stefen
July 7, 2020: Despite enthusiasm, COVID-19 drives down new voter registrations
The Capitol Pressroom · July 7, 2020: Despite enthusiasm, COVID-19 drives down new voter registrations How has the pandemic impacted traditional election efforts like voter enrollment? We discussed the issue with Perry Grossman, Senior Staff Attorney at the New
July 1, 2020: New York enters uncharted territory in fight against COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · July 1, 2020: New York enters uncharted territory in fight against COVID-19 At a recent press briefing, Governor Cuomo unveiled a mountain sculpture that symbolized the path New York climbed during COVID-19. Bill Hammond, Director
June 25, 2020: Privacy fears dredged up by state tracking of COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · June 25, 2020: Privacy fears dredged up by state tracking of COVID-19 New legislation from the Senate Health Committee Chair, Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx), would keep personal data from contact tracing confidential from organizations like
