Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal to Make Assaulting The Press a Felony is Included in the 2019 Executive Budget

Governor Andrew Cuomo

ALBANY, NY — January 16, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a proposal to increase criminal penalties for assaulting the press is included in the 2019 Executive Budget. In order to provide additional protections for journalists in light of recent acts of violence against members of the media, the Governor is advancing legislation would increase the penalties of assault against a journalist while performing their journalistic job duties to a felony level offense.

“Reporters have a tough enough job as it and it is unacceptable and unconscionable that they increasingly have to endure the threat of physical harm for just for doing their jobs,” Governor Cuomo said. “While the current federal administration is fostering an environment that normalizes and even encourages attacks on the press, New York is taking a stand. It is my hope that other states join us in enacting these protections into ...

Yonkers IDA Approves Resolutions to Provide Financial Incentives for Residential Projects Representing Over $391 Million in Private Investment

Projects in Ludlow Area and Alexander Street Would Create Over 1,300 Construction Jobs and Nearly 1,000 New Rental Units   

YONKERS, NY — January 16, 2019 – The Board of Directors of the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (YIDA) on January 11th approved resolutions of intent to provide financial incentives for three major residential projects that represent a total private investment of more than $391 million. It is estimated that the three projects would create nearly 1,300 construction jobs and add some 1,000 new units of rental housing to the city’s booming residential market.

Ludlow Point is situated at 150 Downing Street.

At the IDA’s meeting held January 11, Ginsburg Development Companies presented plans for two major developments in the Ludlow section of the city.  Ludlow Point, a $199.7 million investment, will be the centerpiece development of the new Ludlow Station Area Master Plan to be created by the City of ...