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Apr 1, 2020: School budget vote delay and funding concerns
The state’s new fiscal year has started without a fully passed budget. Dave Albert, Chief Communications Officer at the
March 31, 2020: Siena poll on coronavirus response
Siena College pollster Steve Greenberg had the results of his organization’s latest poll which polled New Yorkers on Governor
March 31, 2020: Emerson COVID-19 poll update
Emerson College Polling Director Spencer Kimball updated us with the newest round of their coronavirus polling of New Yorkers.
March 31, 2020: Resources for New Yorkers struggling with financial insecurity
Many New Yorkers are facing financial uncertainty due to the coronavirus’ impact on the economy. Saima Akhtar, Senior Staff
March 31, 2020: Utilities during COVID-19 and PSC update
Richard Berkley, Executive Director of the Utility Project, updated us on the latest actions by the state’s Public Service
March 31, 2020: COVID-19’s impact on NY construction
Mike Elmendorf, President and CEO of the Associated General Contractors of New York State, discussed how the state’s construction
March 30, 2020: Call to make gun stores an essential business
In a letter to Governor Cuomo, Sen. Rob Ortt (R-North Tonawanda), says “the Constitution is not nullified in the
March 30, 2020: Legal win for gig workers could lead to more protections
Last week, the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, ruled that New Yorkers working in the gig economy
March 30, 2020: Realtor operations during coronavirus
Realtors are looking to have more flexibility to work outside the home during this social distancing time. Jennifer Stevenson,
