New Data Shows State on Track to Reduce HIV Infections by the End of 2020 In Advance of World AIDS Day, New Regulations Will Increase Minimum Income to Qualify for HIV Uninsured Care Programs New HIV Diagnoses Continue to Fall to Record Lows More New Yorkers with HIV Receiving Treatment Each Year ALBANY, NY — November 30, 2018 — Governor …
Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the Election of Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins as Majority Leader
ALBANY, NY — November 26, 2018 — “Congratulations to Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on her much-deserved election to be leader of the Senate majority and the first African-American woman to lead a majority conference in the Legislature. “Since the beginning of her career in public service, Leader Stewart-Cousins has always been a trailblazer. From being the first African-American woman …
Governor Cuomo Announces $5.5 Million Available for Workforce Development Targeting A-Risk Youth
$1 Million Will Be Targeted to Long Island to Engage At-Risk Youth and Combat MS-13 Gang Recruitment $4.5 Million Will Be Targeted to Cities Across the State to Engage Most Vulnerable Youth Mount Vernon, NY, and Yonkers, NY to Gain Critical Funding ALBANY, NY — November 26, 2018 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the availability of $5.5 …
Governor Cuomo and Mayor De Blasio Announce Long Island City for New Corporate Headquarters
New Campus Represents the Largest Economic Development Project In New York State History Amazon Will Create 25,000 to 40,000 New Jobs with an Average Salary of More than $150,000, Invest More Than $3.6 Billion Over 15 Years and Create $27.5 Billion In Tax Revenue Over 25 Years 238 Cities Across North America Competed for Multi-Billion Dollar Project that Provides Over 900% …
Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces $6.8 Million Award to Expand After-School Programs Statewide
Empire State After-School Program Will Serve 4,250 Additional Students Statewide Mount Vernon City School District (Mount Vernon) – $584,000 Yonkers City School District (Yonkers) – $800,000 YONKERS, NY — November 10, 2018 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $6.8 million in Empire State After-School Program funding has been awarded to 15 high-need school districts and community-based organizations across the …
Governor Cuomo Directs State Police to Increase Security Presence in Wake of Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — October 27, 2018 — “The New York family grieves for those who were killed and prays for those who were injured in this heinous and horrific mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. “While the nation awaits further details of what occurred, initial reports suggest that this senseless act of gun violence was …
Governor Cuomo Announces Syracuse Mets Commit to Spend at Least 25 Years in Syracuse
New York State to Match $12.5 Million Investment by Onondaga County to Support $26.25 Million Renovations to NBT Bank Stadium Syracuse Mets Projected to Generate Over 325,000 Annual Visits and Over $6.6 Million in Annual Spending for the Region Project Complements “Central NY Rising” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy SYRACUSE, NY — October …
Governor Cuomo Announces $2 Million Awarded to Environmental Education Centers in Urban Communities
Groups in New York City, Yonkers, Albany and Troy Selected to Receive Environmental Justice Funds YONKERS, NY — September 18, 2018 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Environmental Justice grants totaling $2 million have been awarded to four organizations for Urban Environmental Education Centers in New York City, Yonkers, Albany, and Troy, NY. The grants are from the State’s …
Governor Cuomo Announces New York State’s Police Officer of the Year Award Recipients-6 of 14 From Yonkers Police Department
Six Members of the Yonkers Police Department Honored for Courage and Bravery Chaotic Shootout in September 2017 Ends Without Any Loss of Life Fourteen Other Police Officers from Seven Different Agencies Recognized with Certificates of Exceptional Valor YONKERS, NY — September 17, 2018 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that six members of the Yonkers Police Department are the recipients of the New York State Police Officer of the Year Award. Captain Andrew Lane, Detective Kayla …
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Extreme Heat Monday Through Wednesday
High Temperatures and Increased Humidity Could Pose Danger to At-Risk Populations Including the Elderly and Small Children YONKERS, NY — August 26, 2018 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take precautions ahead of potentially dangerous heat conditions, especially in the Capital Region, Central New York, Mid-Hudson Valley, and New York City Monday through Wednesday. Heat index values ranging …