May 21, 2020: Gov. Cuomo’s pandemic briefings inspire viral comedy videos
The Capitol Pressroom · May 21, 2020: Gov. Cuomo’s pandemic briefings inspire viral comedy videos A good laugh is helpful during these challenging times. We met Maria DeCotis, a New York City based comedienne and actor, who has been
May 19, 2020: Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio discusses campaign to save restaurants
Restaurants across the country are struggling to survive through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we heard from Tom Colicchio, Restaurateur; Co-Founder of the Independent Restaurant Coalition; and Head Judge on Bravo’s Top Chef, about the work that can be
May 14, 2020: Housing relief for New Yorkers awaits action from state lawmakers
COVID-19 has rocked every facet of everyday life including the stable financial ground that many New Yorkers stood on. Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhattan), chair of the Senate Housing, Construction, and Community Development Committee, weighed in on the Governor’s
May 11, 2020: Unemployment reaches levels not seen since Great Depression
More than 33 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance in the wake of COVID-19’s economic impact. Russell Weaver, Economic Geographer at Cornell University’s ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, helped make sense of the figures.
May 11, 2020: Teachers’ union wary of Bill Gates’ involvement in NY’s schools
The decision by the Governor to partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to “reimagine” New York’s schools has upset education leaders including the state’s teacher union. Andy Pallotta, President of New York State United Teachers, weighed
May 7, 2020: Tragic death underscores NY’s struggle with maternal mortality
As New York fights COVID-19, the other public health issues which have impacted residents including maternal fatalities have not gone away. Ese Olumhense, Bronx reporter for The City, shared her latest reporting on the racial disparities in maternal
May 4, 2020: No Mother’s Day boom for many florists this year
The Capitol Pressroom · May 4, 2020: No Mother’s Day boom for many florists this year Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of year for florists across the country, but the COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily closed many
May 1, 2020: Best of: Gov. Pataki on the lessons of NY’s 9/11 response
The Capitol Pressroom · May 1, 2020: Best of: Gov. Pataki on the lessons of NY's 9/11 response Andrew Cuomo as Governor is at the helm of New York’s massive response to stop the spread of COVID-19. The pandemic
Apr. 29, 2020: Community banks struggle to secure federal aid for local business
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr. 29, 2020: Community banks struggle to secure federal aid for local business The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a tremendous amount of financial insecurity for New Yorkers. Donald Gibson, President and CEO of The Bank
Apr. 29, 2020: Lawmakers argue for hazard bonuses to front line workers
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr. 29, 2020: Lawmakers argue for hazard bonuses to front line workers Asm. Aravella Simotas (D-Queens) discussed the action she has taken to give front line workers hazard pay during the COVID-19 pandemic.
