As Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Continue to Rise Across the State and Nation, Governor Issues Proclamation Declaring October 27 As ‘Day of Action’ One World Trade Center, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, SUNY Plaza, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith Building and New York State Fair Exposition Center to Be Lit Blue and White In Honor of Tree of …
Governor Cuomo Announces Nation’s Most Comprehensive Statewide Habitat and Water Restoration Program
Introduces “Revive Mother Nature” Initiative to Restore Critical Marine and Freshwater Habitats Statewide – Part of a Bold Program to Be Fully Unveiled in the 2020 State of the State Kickstarts the Initiative by Deploying Thousands of Oysters in Hudson River to Bolster State’s Ongoing Efforts to Restore New York City Waters $2.88 Million to Support Planting Millions of Oysters in Hudson …
Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo On Marijuana Decriminalization Law Going Into Effect Today
NEW YORK, NY — August 28, 2019 — “For too long communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by laws governing marijuana and have suffered the life-long consequences of an unfair marijuana conviction. “Today is the start of a new chapter in the criminal justice system. By providing individuals a path to have their records expunged, including those who have …
Governor Cuomo Directs New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to Investigate Series of Assaults on Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg
NEW YORK, NY — August 12, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today said, “I am sickened by Monday’s series of assaults on Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg. In New York, we have absolutely zero tolerance for such heinous acts; they are completely unacceptable and are repugnant to our values of diversity and inclusion. “I am directing the State Police Hate …
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Opposition to Federal Government’s Proposed Rollback of Healthcare Protections for Transgendered and Gender Nonconforming Individuals
Department of Financial Services, Division of Human Rights and Office of Children and Family Services Submit Comments Opposing U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Proposal That Would Undermine Protections Against Discrimination and Limit the Types of Insurance That Must Comply with Nondiscrimination Protections NYS Department of Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and Office of Mental Health Will Also …
Statement From Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo On Shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas
Comment by Westchester County Executive George Latimer Included Herein: NEW YORK, NY — August 4, 2019 — Governor Cuomo: “Our country is under attack from within, and continuing to ignore what is happening around us will only lead to more bloodshed and more tragedy — all of it preventable.” “On behalf of all New Yorkers, I’m sorry you live in a …
Joint Statement From Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy On the Signing of Legislation to Move the Gateway Project Forward
NEW YORK, NY — June 29, 2019 — “The current Hudson River train tunnels are in dire condition, and it’s only a matter of time before one or both tubes fail. Building the new Hudson Tunnel Project is the single most important infrastructure project in our nation, but the Trump administration has abdicated its responsibility by failing to pay their fair …
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police DWI Crackdown During the July 4th Holiday
Troopers to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints Statewide and Target Reckless and Distracted Drivers Patrols Begin Saturday, June 29 and Continue Through Friday, July 5 YONKERS, NY — June 28, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions …
During Solidarity and Trade Mission Cuomo and Israel Innovation Authority Announce $2 Million Partnership Agreement to Foster New Economic Development Opportunities Between the Two States
Smart Cities Innovation Partnership Will Share Innovative Technologies, Research, Talent and Business Resources Between Cities in New York and Israel Hot Spot and Incubator Program Will Focus on Supporting Israeli Investments in New York Including in the Areas of Cybersecurity, UAS/Drones, Bio Technology, Life Sciences and Clean Energy Announcement Made at Today’s Economic Development Roundtable to Identify Opportunities for Israeli Businesses to Partner with …
Governor Cuomo Announces Economic Development Roundtable With Israeli Businesses During Upcoming Solidarity Trip
Roundtable Will Identify Opportunities for Israeli Businesses to Partner with New York State, Including in Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology, Train navigation Software and Healthcare NEW YORK, NY — June 25, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he will host an economic development roundtable with Israeli businesses during his solidarity trip. The Governor will depart tomorrow Wednesday, June 26, …