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We wanted to share the most recent press releases from Governor Cuomo. The first describes extended Unemployment Benefits with  the State Department of Labor making $600 in additional weekly [...]

FIRST RESPONDERS FUND Health Research, Inc., (Part of NYSDOH) has established an account to be used exclusively for purposes related to the State’s COVID-19 emergency response. The donor should [...]

We’re proud to have a resource like James Curran on issues such as new prevailing wage requirements included in the NYS budget. James prepared a summary of provisions that was shared with [...]

COVID-19 Update: NYS Budget Status and Overview of Federal Support Initiatives NYS BUDGET UPDATE We are combing through available NYS Budget bills as they are printed to identify opportunities of [...]

Legislative Action The Senate Majority passed a resolution allowing remote voting by Senators and the Assembly is expected to pass a similar resolution today. Both houses and the Governor are [...]

One of the many benefits of having former leaders of the NYS Division of Budget is their useful historical perspective. Our Ron Rock and Ron Greenberg share the challenges of a period of economic [...]

In announcing the completion of the first 1000-bed temporary hospital at the Javits Center, Governor Cuomo extended the statewide closure of schools until 4/15, provided options for employees [...]

Governor Cuomo’s focus has been on increasing treatment capacity and securing needed equipment, while continuing to plead for help from the Federal government. The Governor underscored his [...]

While doing everything NYS can to respond to the COVID-19, and continuing to request needed federal help, Governor Cuomo is beginning to look beyond the crisis. Budget The Governor and [...]

Reminder: Effective 8 pm tonight, all non-essential businesses statewide must discontinue 100% of in-office personnel functions; violators could face penalties NEW YORK STATE ON PAUSE Governor [...]