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Apr 1, 2020: NY’s pandemic plan didn’t rise to COVID19’s challenge
Rebecca Lewis of City and State NY discussed her story on the state’s planning for a pandemic which did
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
