ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Yesterday, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a comprehensive agreement settling multiple, long-standing disputes between the State of New York, the Oneida Nation of Indians, Oneida County and Madison County. The settlement paves the way to end years of litigation over property tax, land and reservation issues. The agreement [...]
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NY Gov. Cuomo Announces $90 million in ‘NY Works’ Projects to Improve State Parks and Historic Sites
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $90 million in NY Works funding will advance nearly 90 construction projects to upgrade and repair more than 50 state parks and historic sites across New York. “Through the NY Works program, the state is investing in much needed projects to repair [...]
Cyber Security Advisory Board for New York announced by Gov. Cuomo to protect critical NY cyber infrastructure
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, N.Y. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the membership of the Governor’s “Cyber Security Advisory Board,” which will advise the administration on developments in cyber security and make recommendations for protecting the state’s critical infrastructure and information systems. The Governor first outlined the Cyber Security Advisory Board in his [...]
I LOVE NY: Gov. Cuomo Launches Largest Tourism Campaign in Decades for State of New York
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — On Wednesday, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of New York’s largest tourism campaign in decades, committing nearly $60 million to grow the industry, create jobs and attract even more visitors to the Empire State. The new tourism efforts rekindles the “I LOVE NY” slogan, along with [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg Presents Fiscal Year 2014 Executive Budget, says Budget Balanced without Tax Increases
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — This past week, NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Executive Budget and an updated four-year financial plan. New York City’s continued economic growth, prudent planning and fiscal discipline have provided for a balanced budget that does not rely on tax increases and [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Honors 16 Police Officers from New York Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo honored 16 fallen police officers from across New York State – including four who died in the line of duty in 2012. “Our brave men and women in New York law enforcement are the finest in the country and today, we remember those [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces $91 Million for Affordable Housing and to Revitalize Communities
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — N.Y. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced $91 million in awards for shovel-ready projects to build affordable housing across the state. The low-interest loans and tax credits will build and preserve 2,060 units of affordable housing and are expected to leverage more than $485 million in grants, loans [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces New York Security Measures in Response to Boston Marathon Bombing
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that he has directed state agencies, including the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the New York State Police (NYSP), National Guard, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to be [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Details $1.2B Savings from Reforms to Workers Comp and Unemployment Insurance in Recently Enacted State Budget
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today detailed the $1.2 billion in savings to employers that will occur as a result of the sweeping reforms to the state’s Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance systems that were included in the recently passed state budget. “For too many years, businesses in New York [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg Details Federal Data Showing New York City Has Lower Percentage of Teens Carrying Guns
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly and Chief Policy Advisor John Feinblatt announced that according to Center for Disease Control data the percentage of teens in New York City carrying a handgun is lower than in any major U.S. city. The Federal [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to Create 400 New Jobs in Hudson Valley
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a world leader in biopharmaceutical research and development, announced the company will expand its corporate headquarters and laboratories in Westchester County and create more than 400 new high-skill jobs. Today’s announcement further cements the reputation of the Hudson Valley [...]
Statement from NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Passage of Connecticut Gun Law
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo made a statement on the passage of the Connecticut gun law: “I applaud Governor Malloy and the Connecticut legislature for taking bold new action to protect the people of their state. “Today, Connecticut joins New York and a growing collection of states that [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg Announces New ‘Link’ Initiative Connecting Low-Income New Yorkers with Economic Opportunities
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the New York City Economic Development Corporation announced the LINK – Leveraging Innovations and our Neighborhoods in the Knowledge economy – Initiative, eight new programs designed to connect low-income New Yorkers with opportunities in the city’s knowledge economy. The programs [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Outlines Public Service Commission Reforms to Dramatically Improve Accountability and Oversight of State Utilities
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today outlined reforms implemented by the 2013-14 Budget that will strengthen the oversight and enforcement mechanisms of the Public Service Commission (PSC) to ensure that major electric and gas utility companies are held accountable and responsive to regulators and customers. The implemented reforms were based [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Detail Agreement Guaranteeing All Schools Implement Permanent Teacher Evaluation Systems
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — N.Y. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today detailed an agreement to guarantee every school district has a permanent teacher and principal evaluation system in place by June 1st. “This agreement ensures that every school district in [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Gibbs and Health Commissioner Farley Announce New Data about Sugary Drinks and Obesity
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley released new data showing the strong correlation between sugary drink consumption and obesity. The data, from the New York City Community Health Survey, looks at the [...]
As Promised in State of the City, NYC Business Rebuilding After ‘Sandy’ Will Not Have to Pay Certain Fees
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today signed an Executive Order waiving fees for businesses rebuilding after suffering damage in Hurricane Sandy. Fees related to various applications, permits, inspections and other requirements will be waived for businesses that were open and operating on or prior to Hurricane Sandy [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg and Whoopi Goldberg Present Mayor’s Awards for Arts & Culture at New York City Center
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — N.Y. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg yesterday presented the Mayor’s Awards for Arts & Culture to six individuals and organizations in celebration of their outstanding contributions to New York City’s cultural life. The Mayor also presented the NYC Handel [...]
Statement of NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on Passing of former Mayor Edward I. Koch
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, in response to the passing of the former honorable Mayor Edward I. Koch, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg made the following statement: “Earlier today, New York City lost an irrepressible icon, our most charismatic cheerleader and champion, Edward I. Koch. He was a great mayor, a great [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces More Than 280 Groups Sign up in Support of Women Equality Agenda
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — This week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that more than 280 groups across New York state have signed on to support Governor Cuomo’s Women’s Equality Agenda. All the groups will be published today on www.NY4Women.com. New Yorkers can go to the site to sign up to support the 10-point [...]
Rock-Blues Music Group The Clinton Curtis Band to Tour the Caribbean, Central and South America
NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — The New York-based Clinton Curtis Band will tour Central and South America, and the Caribbean as part of the U.S. Department of State’s American Music Abroad Program, organized by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Songwriter Clinton Curtis founded The Clinton Curtis Band in 2008 with the [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg, NFL Commissioner and 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee Announce Plans and Events for Super Bowl XLVIII
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — On Thursday, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell and the 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee announced an overview of events and plans for Super Bowl XLVIII and a week of activities leading up to the game in February 2014. Among the announced [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces Ground-Breaking of First Project to Implement Medicaid Redesign Team Savings for Supportive Housing
BRONX, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Volunteers of America-Greater NY and the Housing Collaborative have broken ground on Creston Avenue Residence, located at 2382-2388 Creston Avenue in the Fordham section of the Bronx, the first supportive housing development under the state’s Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Housing Capital [...]
NY Governor Cuomo Nominates Jenny Rivera, Professor at CUNY Law School, to Serve on NYS Court of Appeals
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today nominated Jenny Rivera, Professor at the City University of New York School of Law, to serve on the New York State Court of Appeals. Professor Rivera, a longtime Bronx resident and New York native, has had a long and distinguished career in public service. [...]
NY Gov. Cuomo Signs Groundbreaking Legislation to Give New York State Toughest Protections Against Gun Violence in the U.S.
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act) that will give New York State the toughest gun laws in the nation. The legislation includes provisions to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and potentially dangerous mental [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Opening Address at Johns Hopkins University Summit On Reducing Gun Violence in America
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Today, NYC Mayor Bloomberg delivered an address at Johns Hopkins University Summit On Reducing Gun Violence in America, and released “Access Denied,” a new report on efforts by gun lobby to suppress data and research funding on gun violence. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks [...]
NY Governor Cuomo Declares Public Health Emergency for all of New York in Response to Severe Flu Season
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — On Saturday, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a Public Health Emergency for all of New York State in response to this year’s increasingly severe flu season. The Governor issued an Executive Order which allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to patients between six months and 18 years of [...]
NYC Mayor Bloomberg Breaks Ground on Project to Restore the High Bridge Over Harlem River for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — NY Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today broke ground on the restoration of the High Bridge, one of the eight regional parks being transformed under PlaNYC, the City’s long-term plan for a greener, greater New York. The $61 million rehabilitation of the High Bridge will reopen it for [...]
Despite Hurricane Sandy, 2012 a Record-Breaking Year for NYC Tourism Spending and Overseas Visitors
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta last week announced that New York City welcomed a record 52 million visitors in 2012, a new all-time high and a 2.1 percent increase over 2011. Visitors to the city generated an estimated $55.3 billion in [...]
NY Governor Cuomo Announces Health Insurance Consumers Will Save $500 Million After Cuts in Insurer Rate Requests
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ — NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers will save more than $500 million on health insurance premiums in 2013 because the Department of Financial Services (DFS) cut rate increase requests by insurers. The Governor emphasized that more needs to be done to control the cost of [...]
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Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival Announces Three-day Musical Lineup with Dot Dot Dot, Magic Box, and Michael McDermott Band
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SecuGen India is Now Open for Business
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Huskies for Adoption Hermosa Beach Saturday May 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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You want a Voice? You have a Choice!
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EPIC Creates Healthcare Engagement Video Series
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EPIC adds Power Brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths and launches Denver office
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Banks Will Become Prime Places to Learn About Long-Term Care Insurance, Predicts LTC Partners and Insurance Services
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Digiarty Software’s WinX DVD Ripper Platinum facilitates playing high-quality DVD movies on iPhone, iPad, and Android
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Digiarty Software’s WinX DVD Ripper Platinum facilitates playing high-quality DVD movies on iPhone, iPad, and Android
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FirstClose Hires Industry Veteran Chip Caldwell as VP, Southeast Region Manager
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Millennium Music Conference: Producer Loren Weisman presents ‘The State of The Record Deal in 2013′
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NYC Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Gibbs and Health Commissioner Farley Announce New Data about Sugary Drinks and Obesity
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Nicole Delzer joins The Compliance Group as National Sales Director
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DAX LLC has been awarded the StudioDaily Prime Award for Ease of Use
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Paragon BioTeck and Bausch + Lomb sign License Agreement to commercialize and distribute Paragon’s phenylephrine in the U.S.
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Main Problems of Custom Mobile Apps
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Food Finders Inc. receives 2013 JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant which will Assist Charity to Better Serve the ‘Food Insecure’ in California
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‘Merging Harmonies’ featuring Gizella Nyquist, Pamela Lagoni and David Nelson Opens at the Calumet Gallery in Santa Ana
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Titan Lenders Corp. Expands Executive Team, Adds Matt Steck as Chief Information Officer
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STEM Education NonProfit CPEP wins Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant Award for 2013
