Tag: Gov. Andrew Cuomo
$15 per hour minimum wage in Westchester
In the rest of the state, the minimum wage rises to $13.20 per hour.
Jobs program takes on gun violence in Westchester, Hudson Valley cities
With gun violence across New York deemed a public health crisis, the state is seeking to replace weapons with a jobs initiative aimed at...
New York to fund $1.1B in child care services to boost...
New York state is funneling $1.1 billion in federal money toward child care providers.
New York state launches incentive to bring workers back to restaurants
Restaurants that qualify will be able to claim a tax credit of $5,000 per net new hire, up to $50,000 per establishment.
NY offers $7.8M for low-carbon upgrades in multifamily buildings
New York state has made available $7.8 million for its Low Carbon Pathways for Multifamily Buildings Program, in which building owners and managers will...
Outdoor dining in public space in NY allowed for another year
Although indoor capacity is no longer limited in New York state, Cuomo said the extension is necessary to help businesses in the hospitality industry recover from the effects of the past year.
NY state creates $25 million fund for essential worker child care...
Essential workers in New York state can now apply for funding for child care costs, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.
The funding totals $25 million and...
NYS launches $800M small business grant program, $2.7B in residential rental...
The goal of the program is to help small businesses recover from the financial toll of the pandemic.
Masks for vaccinated no longer required at Poughkeepsie Galleria
Fully vaccinated shoppers at the Poughkeepsie Galleria will no longer be required to wear masks, but those who cannot show proof of immunity will still need to wear masks.
All food and beverage service curfews to be lifted in NY...
The midnight curfew for food and beverage service establishments in New York state will be lifted on May 17 for outdoor dining and May...
Census results: NY loses congressional seat, CT’s delegation remains intact
Gov. Cuomo said he would explore a legal response to contest the census data.
New York restaurant and bar curfew extended to midnight
The new curfew is effective Monday, April 19.
Empire City Casino to return to normal operating hours April 7
After a year of shuttering and limited hours, Empire City Casino in Yonkers said it will resume normal hours of operation on April 7.
It...
Rockland assemblyman seeks to restore Tappan Zee name to bridge
The previous name was officially the Gov. Malcolm Wilson–Tappan Zee Bridge.
Covid vaccines to become available to New Yorkers 60 and older,...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced that New York will expand access to the Covid-19 vaccine by adding to the list of those deemed eligible.
On...