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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State Senate approves anti-sexual harassment measures
The measures will extend protections to top staff in the governor’s office as well as employees of other elected officials.
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State Senate to reverse Cuomo pandemic directives
Democrats in the state Senate are overturning COVID emergency directives by Cuomo that restricted bars, restaurants, and vaccine suppliers.
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Embattled Cuomo pursues strategy for survival
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s purposeful distance from the press amid multiple scandals is part of a damage control plan that is benefiting him in the polls.
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Cuomo and State Legislature clash over proposed taxes on the wealthy
As the state budget deadline of April 1 approaches, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic leaders in Legislature disagree on raising taxes on the wealthy.
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Cuomo ends most orange and yellow zone restrictions
After pressure from local businesses and reduced COVID-19 positivity rates, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ended some restrictions for orange and yellow zones.
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Cuomo unveils ambitious green energy program for New York state
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a $26 billion green energy plan that would expand solar energy farms and offshore wind farms in New York state.
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Gov. Cuomo plans COVID-19 rapid testing to kickstart live arts performances
Gov. Andrew Cuomo detailed plans to use rapid coronavirus testing in 2021 to reopen restaurants, theaters and arts venues in New York state.
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GOP lawmakers push back on Cuomo’s emergency pandemic powers
Led by Robert Ortt, Republican state legislators have called for limits to emergency powers granted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the pandemic’s outset.
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County leaders say they need more help from Cuomo on vaccines
On Tuesday, New York’s county executives called for more cooperation and support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo in distributing coronavirus vaccine.
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Cuomo: vaccines could come as early as the weekend
In a Wednesday news briefing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he expects 170,000 initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be available as early as this weekend.
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Cuomo: Latest federal relief plan by Dems is down payment on what’s owed
The governor says that the proposed relief package doesn’t come near to the need, and would have to be a short-term bill until March.
