July 10, 2020: Drop in traffic jeopardizes funding for state infrastructure needs
The Capitol Pressroom · July 10, 2020: Drop in traffic jeopardizes funding for state infrastructure needs An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the decrease in gas tax and toll revenue as New Yorkers continue to shelter at
July 9, 2020: Legal community considers one-year bar exam exemption due to pandemic
The Capitol Pressroom · July 9, 2020: Legal community considers one-year bar exam exemption due to pandemic As New York continues its fight against COVID-19, a group of recent law school graduates are calling on the state to grant
July 9, 2020: Community college prepares for limited return of students
The Capitol Pressroom · July 9, 2020: Community college prepares for limited return of students The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the way colleges teach and their financial picture. Kristine Duffy, President of SUNY Adirondack Community
July 8, 2020: NYS educators compete for federal funds to ‘rethink education’ this fall
The Capitol Pressroom · July 8, 2020: NYS educators compete for federal funds to ‘rethink education’ this fall As the fight against COVID-19 continues, New York has applied for funding from the federal government to rethink education. We heard
July 8, 2020: UAlbany professor helps New York tackle pandemic from all angles
The Capitol Pressroom · July 8, 2020: UAlbany professor helps New York tackle pandemic from all angles We met Dr. Eli Rosenberg, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UAlbany, who has been a key advisor throughout the state’s
June 25, 2020: Despite millions in funding, few New Yorkers will benefit from rent relief program
The Capitol Pressroom · June 25, 2020: Despite millions in funding, few New Yorkers will benefit from rent relief program The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the financial footing of many New Yorkers. Ellen Davidson, Staff Attorney at the Legal
June 24, 2020: New York expecting 2 million more tax returns before July 15
The Capitol Pressroom · June 24, 2020: New York expecting 2 million more tax returns before July 15 Have you filed your taxes? The usual deadline of April 15th was extended to July 15th due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 24, 2020: Lawmaker eyes one of the root causes in racial health disparities
The Capitol Pressroom · June 24, 2020: Lawmaker eyes one of the root causes in racial health disparities The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the disparate health outcomes due to race and class. Legislation from Asm. Latrice Walker (D-Brooklyn) seeks
June 24, 2020: Newspaper turns to donations to support reporting amid economic turmoil
The Capitol Pressroom · June 24, 2020: Newspaper turns to donations to support reporting amid economic turmoil COVID-19 has had a major economic impact that is still growing. One of the industries hit hard by the pandemic is the
June 23, 2020: Former Yankee manager Joe Torre fears for children during pandemic
The Capitol Pressroom · June 23, 2020: Former Yankee manager Joe Torre fears for children during pandemic Domestic violence rates have risen dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Cuomo administration convened a task force to come up
