Known as the Adult Survivors Act, the measure would extend to adults the same rights that the state’s Child Victims Act gives to survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
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Hochul confirms state’s eviction moratorium ends Jan. 15
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won’t extend the COVID-19 pandemic-related eviction moratorium past Jan. 15.
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State Senate approves voting expansion measures
The measures would continue expanded absentee voting and would move voter registration deadlines closer to their respective election days.
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In State of the State speech, Hochul vows to bring New York out of pandemic darkness
In her first State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to pull New York out of the pandemic and into a new era.
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Hochul: COVID-19 winter surge is here
Hochul said she hopes the recalcitrant counties who won’t support the mask mandate will change their minds if the winter surge worsens.
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Hochul’s mask mandate draws blowback
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask mandate is facing criticism and lack of compliance.
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Statewide mask requirement goes into effect Monday
Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered that masks be worn in public places unless a business or venue requires patrons to show proof of vaccination.
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AG Tish James drops bid for governor, will seek reelection
NY Attorney General Letitia James bowed out of the 2022 race for governor, leaving three Democratic candidates to vie for the primary.
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More join calls for SUNY chancellor to step down
Following the release of a 55-minute recording of him berating an employee, the SUNY chancellor is facing renewed calls to resign.
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Hochul: five Omicron cases detected in NY not cause for alarm
Confirmed cases of Omicron variant, bans on elective surgery, and a new health commissioner for New York State.
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New York’s Climate Action Council co-chairs optimistic about emission reduction goals
With limited progress made at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the New York State Climate Action Council is moving forward with its own goals.
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Assembly report backs AG’s findings that Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women
The report also finds that Cuomo used state resources by directing his top staff to help him write a book on his pandemic leadership.
