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NY Gov. Cuomo Announces Landmark Agreement Between the Oneida Nation of Indians, Oneida and Madison Counties, and New York State

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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